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Body found following residential fire in East Chezzetcook: N.S. RCMP

The body of a 59-year-old man was found after a house fire broke out in East Chezzetcook, N.S., Tuesday morning.

BC Post Staff Source: Ctv News Jul 14, 2026 Updated Jul 14, 2026 1 min read 5 views

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Body found following residential fire in East Chezzetcook: N.S. RCMP

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The body of a 59-year-old man was found after a house fire broke out in East Chezzetcook, N.S., Tuesday morning.

The body of a 59-year-old man was found after a house fire broke out in East Chezzetcook, N.S., Tuesday morning. RCMP officers and Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency (HRFE) crews responded to a report of the structure fire in the 1600 block of East Chezzetcook Road around 7:30 a.m. Download the CTV News App for breaking news alerts and video on all the top stories The fire was contained to the home, and once HRFE extinguished it, the remains of the man were found inside.

RCMP say the investigation is ongoing with HRFE and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service. “Our thoughts are with the man’s loved ones at this difficult time,” reads an RCMP news release from Tuesday. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page

Published: Jul 14, 2026
Updated: Jul 14, 2026
Source: Ctv News
Category: Crime
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