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Child dies in Valemount fire

A child died and two other people suffered second degree burns when a fire broke out Tuesday night at a home in a Valemount mobile home park, North District RCMP said. Firefighters were called to the scene at Hartman Trailer Park shortly after 10 p.
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A child died and two other people suffered second degree burns when a fire broke out Tuesday night at a home in a Valemount mobile home park, North District RCMP said.

Firefighters were called to the scene at Hartman Trailer Park shortly after 10 p.m. to find the home engulfed. The two survivors were transported to the burn unit at Vancouver General Hospital.

The cause of the fire is under investigation but is not believed to be suspicious.

Names and ages of the victims were not released.