One person dead after overnight fire in eastern P.E.I. - CBC

The P.E.I. Fire Marshals Office is investigating the cause of an overnight structure fire Tuesday in the Pooles Corner area. (Steve Bruce/CBC)Social SharingOne person is dead following an overnight fire at a home in a rural community in eastern P.E.I.

In a statement Wednesday, the P.E.I. Fire Marshal’s Office said a resident was pronounced dead after being taken to hospital following the fire in the Pooles Corner area.

Five fire departments responded to the scene, including Montague, Cardigan, Georgetown, Vernon River and Murray River. RCMP and Island EMS also attended.

The provincial Department of Transportation and Infrastructure assisted with traffic control.

The Fire Marshal’s Office said officials remain at the scene Wednesday morning to determine what caused the fire.

A nearby section of highway was closed for several hours, but RCMP said the road has since reopened.