By Shane Clausing

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Charges laid in fatal Falher fire investigation

Sep 26, 2021 | 12:26 PM

The RCMP Major Crime Unit has laid charges in relation to a fatal fire in Falher on Wednesday, September 22.

On Wednesday afternoon, McLennan RCMP and Smoky River Fire Services responded to a structure fire on Central Avenue in Falher.

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Once the flames were put out, police say human remains were found inside of a burned trailer.

An investigation into the fire has led to police charging 26-year-old Roderick Ellery-Sorensen with one count of second-degree murder and two counts of Arson – disregard for human life.

After a Judicial Hearing, Ellery-Sorensen was remanded into custody to appear in Peace River Provincial Court on Sept. 27, 2021.

The matter is now before the courts at this time and the RCMP will not be providing any further information.