Victoria Police Confirm Human Remains Found at Queens Avenue Fire Scene
Victoria police say human remains were found in the 700-block of Queens Avenue after a structure fire on Oct. 24. The BC Coroners Service is working to identify them.
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Human remains have been found in the 700-block of Queens Avenue in Victoria following a structure fire, the Victoria Police Department (VicPD) confirmed on Nov. 2, 2026.
Police said they are working with the BC Coroners Service to identify the remains. Until that work is finished, VicPD said it cannot confirm or deny whether the remains are those of the person who was unaccounted for at the time of the fire.
Timeline of the fire
- Police, firefighters and paramedics were called to the fire just before 4 a.m. on Oct. 24, 2026.
- The fire was put out on Oct. 25.
- Investigators then spent about a week carrying out a detailed examination of the scene.
According to police, work at the scene is now complete, but the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
No further details for now
VicPD said it is not releasing any more information in order to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation. Police said they will provide updates when it becomes operationally necessary or appropriate.
The investigation is being handled under VicPD file 26-45101.
Crime in Victoria
Victoria's Crime Severity Index was 74.57 in 2025, up 4.76% from the previous year, and its Violent Crime Severity Index was 85.42, according to Statistics Canada.
About these reports
This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Official source: Victoria Police Department
