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59-year-old man dead after fire in East Chezzetcook

Tyler Reis-Sanford July 14, 2026 5:07 pm Last Updated on July 14, 2026 5:07 pm

A fire has claimed the life of a 59-year-old man in East Chezzetcook.

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment and Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) responded to a fire in the 1600 block of East Chezzetcook Road at 7:30 a.m. on July 14.

The fire was contained to just the home, but once HRFE extinguished the fire they found the man dead inside.

HRFE and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service are still working to complete the investigation.

A fatal fire has claimed the life of a 59-year-old man in East Chezzetcook.

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment and Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) responded to a fire in the 1600 block of East Chezzetcook Road at 7:30 a.m. on July 14.

The fire was contained to just the home, but once HRFE extinguished the fire they found the remains of the man inside.

HRFE and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service are still working to complete the investigation.

Tyler Reis-Sanford

Tyler has dedicated himself to reporting for communities big and small across Canada.

From his time on The Globe and Mail's sports desk to the freelance work done for community papers like The Sandy Hill Image or Merritt Herald, he believes that news should serve the public what they need to know.

Although he was born in Ontario, Tyler's family is originally from Lower Sackville, and he has spent many summers visiting family all across Nova Scotia.

At home, Tyler likes to fish, nerd out playing TTRPG's, get some fresh air with his Newfoundland dog Harvey, and play some truly terrible (but improving!) golf.

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