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Elderly declared dead after a house fire

An elderly was declared dead after a house fire near Ranelagh Avenue in the Capitol Hill area of North Burnaby. The BC Coroners Service confirmed that it is investigating the death of a woman in her 70s.

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The fire crews were called to the house just before 1 AM after reports of heavy fire. Upon arrival, the house was already engulfed and there were reports of a person trapped inside. The firefighters rushed into the burning building.

The crews were seen performing CPR on the woman near the house but it appears that she did not survive her injuries. It also appears that one person made it out of the house without serious injuries but was taken to a healthcare facility.  

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The crews were seen performing CPR on the woman near the house but it appears that she did not survive her injuries.

The damage to the house was extensive. Around 30 firefighters helped battle the flames. The cause of the fire is not yet known.

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