The Nanaimo RCMP are investigating after the body of an adult was found following a fire at an abandoned building on Sunday.
Mounties say a patrol officer spotted smoke coming from the building located at 85 Wallace St. just after midnight and called other first responders.
Firefighters arrived soon after and extinguished the blaze. Crews then entered the building and located the deceased person on the first floor.
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