2 people severely injured after structure fire in Maple Ridge

MAPLE RIDGE – Police in Maple Ridge say they’re investigating a residential structure fire that left two people with serious injuries over the weekend.

According to a statement from the Maple Ridge RCMP detachment, police responded to a structure fire in the 13200 block of Neaves Road Saturday, Oct. 3, at approximately 9 a.m.

Officers arrived on scene and assisted firefighters with clearing a residential outbuilding on the property where the fire originated.

Police say two individuals were located on the property with injuries related to the fire. Both individuals were transported to hospital in serious, but stable condition.

Police say they are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident. All potential factors are being looked into as officers continue to liaise with fire investigators on the cause.

Anyone with further information, who has not already spoken to police, is asked to contact Maple Ridge RCMP at 604-463-6251.