Body found by firefighters

Police say a dead man was found after a brush fire was put out in Kelowna.

On Sept. 10 just before 2 a.m., Kelowna RCMP were contacted by the Kelowna Fire Department to attend a small brush fire off the west side of Spall Road by Mill Creek.

After extinguishing the fire, firefighters saw a deceased man believed to be associated to the small encampment and contacted police.

“Police have not yet identified the victim and are working with the BC Coroners Service to determine both identity and cause of death,” Cpl. Michael Gauthier said.

Gauthier said the Kelowna RCMP Serious Crime Unit is investigating the death. and at this time, have no evidence to believe this incident in criminal in nature.

The scene has since been released.

Police are asking anyone with information that may assist in identifying the man to phone the RCMP at 250-762-3300 and reference file number 2023-54030.