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Human remains discovered after fire

Investigators looking into the cause of a fire Wednesday have located human remains inside the home.
Emergency crews assess the situation after arriving at the home already partial destroyed by flames Wednesday. Investigators later found human remains in the debris.
Emergency crews assess the situation after arriving at the home already partial destroyed by flames Wednesday. Investigators later found human remains in the debris.

Investigators looking into the cause of a fire Wednesday have located human remains inside the home.

Boyle RCMP along with fire investigators made the discovery following the blaze at a farm home located at the corner of Paxson Road and Range Road 203.

Fire crews from Boyle, Athabasca and Colinton were called shortly before 10 a.m. to find the house fully engulfed in flames. There were no indications anyone may have been inside and the house was completely destroyed.

The investigation is continuing.

See Tuesday’s Advocate for further details.

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