One dead after New Waterford fire

Cape Breton Regional Police were called to a fire over the weekend.

Officers say the fire was at a 12-unit complex on Mt. Carmel Avenue in New Waterford.

When firefighters arrived on scene Sunday morning, they located a deceased person.

The fire marshal attended the scene with assistance from forensic Identification officers and major crime investigators

At this time, there is no evidence to suggest any foul play connected to the fire.

The deceased has been sent to the medical examiner’s office for autopsy to confirm identity and cause of death.

The investigation is ongoing.