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Victoria Travellers Inn building fire and discovery of human
Overview
A massive fire destroyed the former Travellers Inn near Blanshard Street and Queens Avenue in Victoria, beginning in the early hours of October 24. Firefighters from Victoria, Saanich, Esquimalt, and Oak Bay departments responded to the blaze, which featured heavy flames spreading up the building's exterior. Due to intense heat, crews transitioned from an interior attack to a defensive operation to protect nearby structures.
The fire was declared extinguished around 1 a.m. on October 25 after crews used heavy equipment for controlled demolition to cool hot spots. Of the building’s 85 suites, six were occupied at the time of the blaze. While the City of Victoria initially reported that nine registered occupants were accounted for, officials noted there may have been unregistered occupants in the building. The Victoria Police Department previously confirmed that one person associated with the address remained unaccounted for.
On November 2, Victoria Police Department investigators discovered human remains at the site. Authorities are working with the BC Coroners Service to identify the remains, though they cannot yet confirm if they belong to the individual reported missing following the fire. A joint investigation by the Victoria Police Department, the Victoria Fire Department, and the Office of the Fire Commissioner continues to determine the cause of the fire.
Entities
Victoria · Travellers Inn · Victoria Fire Department · Travellers Inn · Saanich Fire Department
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] A fire destroyed the former Travellers Inn at 760 Blanshard Street in Victoria.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The fire broke out around 3:50 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. on October 24.
- [● 3 SOURCES] One person associated with the address remains unaccounted for.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The fire was declared fully extinguished around 1 a.m. on Sunday.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Firefighters switched from an interior attack to a defensive operation due to intense heat.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Six of the building's 85 suites were occupied at the time of the fire.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Investigators will use a systematic removal of debris to search for the missing person.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Victoria Police Department and Victoria Fire Department are conducting a joint investigation.
Timeline
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[CRIME] 25 sourcesVictoria hotel fire leaves one person unaccounted for
One person remains unaccounted for after a massive fire destroyed the former Travellers Inn hotel in Victoria, Canada. Investigators are currently searching the debris to determine the cause.
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[CRIME] 18 sourcesVictoria firefighters battle major blaze at former Travellers Inn
A major fire engulfed the former Travellers Inn in Victoria early Saturday morning, forcing firefighters to switch to defensive operations to protect surrounding buildings.
Sources
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