Fire Damages Empty Home in Behchokǫ̀, No Injuries Reported
Behchokǫ̀ home damaged in Sunday morning fire
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A fire damaged an empty home in Behchokǫ̀ on Sunday morning, with no injuries reported. The N.W.T. RCMP responded to the incident, which is now under investigation by the Office of the Fire Marshal. This marks the second residential fire in the area within five months, amid a housing crisis affecting 135 families.
- 01The fire occurred around 5:19 a.m. on Sunday morning.
- 02No injuries were reported as the house was empty at the time.
- 03The RCMP stated the fire is not considered suspicious.
- 04The investigation is now being handled by the Office of the Fire Marshal.
- 05This incident is the second residential fire in Behchokǫ̀ in five months.
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On Sunday morning, a fire damaged an empty home in Behchokǫ̀, Northwest Territories. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) received a call at approximately 5:19 a.m. and responded alongside the local fire department. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as the house was unoccupied. The RCMP confirmed that the fire is not deemed suspicious, and the investigation has now been passed to the Office of the Fire Marshal. This incident is particularly concerning as it marks the second residential fire in the community within five months, highlighting ongoing housing challenges, with 135 families currently on the waiting list for housing as of February 2025.
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The fire incident exacerbates the ongoing housing crisis in Behchokǫ̀, affecting community stability.
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