FREDERIC SERRE
The 1019 Report
Tragedy struck a quiet residential street in the Town of L’Île Perrot last Thursday afternoon when a three-alarm fire engulfed a residence, killing a male occupant.
The cause of the blaze is not yet known and the investigation is in the hands of the Sûreté du Québec and the Quebec Coroner’s Office, which has yet to reveal the identity or the age of the victim.
“At about 3 p.m., emergency services were called to a fire at a residence on 21st Avenue,” said SQ spokesperson Laurie Avoine, adding that once the flames were extinguished, firefighters made the grim discovery of a man’s body.
An autopsy will take place to determine the exact cause of death, Avoine said, adding a woman was able to escape the blaze and did not suffer injuries.
Because of the death, Avoine said, the investigation is being handled by the SQ’s arson squad. She said firefighters and paramedics attempted to revive the victim, but were unsuccessful.