Three People Die, In Early Morning Fire

USPA NEWS - Three people have perished in a house fire in Lower Sackville during the early morning hours of April 25th. RCMP report that officers, EHS and Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency responded to a residence on Manor Drive at approximately 3:55.

Fire crews extricated three adults from the residence, but unfortunately, life-saving efforts were unsuccessful. A tragic outcome for family, friends, neighbors, and all the emergency personnel who attempted to resuscitate.

The RCMP released the following media statement: "Approximately 3:55 a.m., RCMP officers, EHS and Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency (HRFE) services responded to a report of a structure fire at a residence on Manor Dr. Upon arrival, officers attempted to enter the home however, conditions were too intense due to smoke. HRFE arrived, began suppressing the fire and entered the residence."

"HRFE removed three adults from the home. Lifesaving measures were attempted by EHS and HRFE; however, all three adults, a 43-year-old man, a 38- year-old woman and a 73-year-old woman, succumbed to their injuries. Investigators from the Office of the Fire Marshall and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service attended the property. The investigation is ongoing with partner agencies. Our thoughts are with the victims’ loved ones at this difficult time."