North Vancouver police and fire investigators say they cannot pin down the cause of the June 11 apartment fire in Lynn Valley that killed a mother and young child.
Narges Casnajad and her youngest son Sepehr Koshkoye Delshad, 8, died after their apartment in the Mountain Village Garden Apartments complex went up in a blaze in the early morning blaze at Whiteley Court.
North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services and North Vancouver RCMP have been investigating for more than two months, but on Aug, 29, police say the cause will go down as “undetermined.”
“Investigators conducted a thorough scene examination – sifting through large volumes of fire debris. Both structural and electrical engineers were utilized to examine the site. Drone aerial photographs were taken to help assist in the investigation. Police conducted numerous neighbourhood inquiries and carefully reviewed local video surveillance footage searching for anything suspicious. Any potential evidence was sent to the lab for forensic examination. All information tips received from the public were investigated by the police,” a release from the RCMP stated on Wednesday.
“To the family and friends of the mother and son who died in the fire, all first responders extend their condolences,” stated Cpl. Richard De Jong of the North Vancouver RCMP.
The investigation remains open. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the North Vancouver RCMP at 604-985-1311
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