Behchokǫ̀ Home Damaged in Sunday Morning Fire
An empty home in Behchokǫ̀ sustained damage in a fire early Sunday. The RCMP responded at 5:19 a.m. and transferred the investigation to the Office of the Fire Marshal.
wral.comAn empty home in Behchokǫ̀ was damaged in a fire early Sunday morning. m. and attended the scene with the local fire department. T. RCMP said the house was empty at the time and no injuries were reported. The fire is not considered suspicious, the RCMP stated in an email to CBC News.
The investigation has been transferred to the territorial government’s Office of the Fire Marshal. CBC has contacted the fire marshal for comment.
This marks the second residential fire in the community in five months. T. housing minister said 135 families were on the community’s waiting list in February 2025.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- Sunday ~5:19 a.m.
RCMP received call about fire at empty Behchokǫ̀ home.
1 sourceCbc - Sunday morning
RCMP and local fire department attended the scene.
1 sourceCbc - Sunday
RCMP stated fire not considered suspicious and transferred case to Office of the Fire Marshal.
1 sourceCbc
Potential Impact
- 01
Office of the Fire Marshal will determine cause and any required follow-up actions.
- 02
Local fire department resources were used for the response.
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