Man charged in connection to fatal house fire in Beacon Heights

Edmonton police vehicle outside the scene of a fatal house fire in Beacon Heights, Feb. 13, 2024. (Christine O'Loughlin, CityNews)

By Cole Fortner

Posted February 15, 2024 11:57 am.

The Edmonton Police Service says charges have been laid after a person was found dead at the scene of a fire in north Edmonton’s Beacon Heights neighbourhood early Tuesday morning.

Edmonton Fire Rescue explains crews were called to a home at 37 Street and 121 Avenue shortly before 2:30 a.m.

Firefighters found a body in the basement after extinguishing the blaze, police say.

READ MORE: 1 dead after house fire in Beacon Heights

An autopsy was conducted Wednesday, and the Edmonton Medical Examiner determined that the victim — 35-year-old Renee Marie Larocque — died of smoke inhalation, before noting the manner of her death was a homicide.

EPS say they have since charged 37-year-old Jordan Myles Auger with manslaughter, arson to property showing disregard for human life, and breaching conditions of a release order.

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