Eagle Bay fire victims identified

RCMP report –

Salmon Arm – Fatal cottage fire children-family statement.

Investigators from the RCMP E Division Major Crime Unit, BC Coroners Service and Fire Commissioners Office conducted a preliminary examination of the fire scene on July 23, 2009, and are proceeding with the forensic examination today. On July 24, 2009 representatives from the Collier family relayed a statement authorizing release of further personal information to be disseminated by the RCMP on their behalf.

From the Collier Family:

The families that are grieving the loss of their three children in the cabin fire on Shuswap Lake are issuing the following information to the media:

The three children who died in the fire are:

Fergus Conway, male, 14 years old
Phoebe Conway, female, 10 years old
Azra Young, female, 14 years old

Fergus and Phoebe are brother and sister. Both are from Vancouver.

Azra is their cousin and she is also from Vancouver.

The fire occured at their family cabin which, together with their extended family, the Collier Family from Kamloops, has been their summer home for 4 generations.

This tragedy is being grieved by three families of cousins, parents and grandparents as well as by their wide community of friends in both Kamloops and Vancouver.

“The family is requesting that media respect their privacy during this very difficult time. The family will not be taking calls or granting interviews from the media but will be providing additional information as required in the days and weeks to come, via RCMP Media Relations Officer Cpl Dan Moskaluk.”

“Based on the preliminary examination and investigation conducted to date, the investigators at this time, have found no indication of foul play. Each agency has dedicated a team of specialized investigators to ensure the utmost professionalism and sensitivity is extended to this matter. The examiners will continue their work with respect to the fire cause and origin.

I would like to again extend our deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to the Collier and extended family involved.”…Cpl Dan Moskaluk.

File # 2009-4713 2009-07-24 07:53 PDT
Released by

Cpl. Dan Moskaluk
Media Relations Officer
South East District and North District
170 – 395 Penno Road, Kelowna BC V1X-7W5
Office: (250) 491-2300
Cell: (250) 863-7433
Fax: (250) 491-2381

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