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Two people killed in RV fire near Trail, British Columbia

30.06.2026 05:09 2 min 5 sources
CBC ENG + 4 more
Two people killed in RV fire near Trail, British Columbia
Original source: castanet.net

In Brief

A fire completely destroyed an RV near Seven Mile Dam, 15 km southeast of Trail, B.C., on May 12, 2026. Two bodies were found in the wreckage. Police say the fire is not suspicious; investigation has been handed to the BC Coroners Service.

Two people have died in an RV fire that occurred on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in a remote wooded area approximately 15 km southeast of Trail, British Columbia, near the Seven Mile Dam in the Pend d'Oreille Valley.

Fire crews from Kootenay Boundary Fire Rescue and Trail RCMP responded to a report of a fully engulfed vehicle. After extinguishing the blaze, which was prevented from spreading to the forest, the bodies of two individuals were discovered inside the wreckage. According to the fire department, the RV was being used as a permanent residence.

Police have determined the fire is not criminal in nature, with no signs of foul play. The investigation has been transferred to the BC Coroners Service. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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Two dead in RV fire near Trail, British Columbia

13.05.2026 CBC ENG Original source

Two people found dead after RV fire near Trail, British Columbia

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Fire in RV near Seven Mile Dam claims two lives

13.05.2026 castanet.net ENG Original source

Two people dead in RV fire in remote area near Trail, B.C.

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Two dead after remote RV fire near Trail

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