An adult male died Tuesday evening in a motorhome fire on Nk’Mip Road. (Photo by Lyonel Doherty)
Oliver RCMP report that an adult male died in Tuesday’s motor home fire on Nk’Mip Road.
At approximately 5:30 pm, the Oliver RCMP and fire department attended a motorhome fire at 3890 Nk’Mip Road near Oliver. Once the blaze was extinguished, firefighters located the body of a deceased male inside the trailer, according to police. However, this information was not made available to the Chronicle when it spoke to the fire department Wednesday morning.
Police say residents of the campsite property observed flames coming from the motorhome/van at around 5 pm, at which time they rushed over to help. “Witnesses were unsure if the trailer was occupied and attempted to gain entry, however, they were unable to do so prior to the trailer becoming engulfed in flames,” said Cpl. Dan Moskaluk.
The Oliver RCMP and BC Coroners Services are currently investigating the fire and the man’s death.
The victim’s name has not been released.
