Quebec to Hold Public Inquiry into Deadly Seniors’ Home Fire

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Quebec’s public safety minister, Lise Theriault, has reiterated that a coroner will examine causes and table recommendations following a fire at a Quebec seniors’ home that killed 32 people. According to a statement issued by Theriault on Tuesday, coroner Cyrille Delage will have “all of the latitude” to determine why the mostly wooden structure in l’Isle-Verte, Que., was engulfed in flames on Jan. 24. The Residence du Havre is located about 230 km northeast of Quebec City.

In addition to that, Theriault stated that “considering the circumstances surrounding this tragic event and the need to make every effort to promote the safety of our seniors, I am convinced of the importance of holding a public inquiry.” Moreover, the minister also tried to comfort the survivors and their families by alleging that “I hope that this inquest will allow the families and friends of the victims to more clearly see the nature and causes of this tragedy.”

The night watchman present at the old home at the time claims that a resident started the fire in his room with a cigarette, however investigators believe the fire started in the kitchen. Meanwhile, the watchman has since refused to take a polygraph test and police has failed to make any arrest so far. On the other hand, the owners of the residence had demanded a public inquiry and have announced to sue the municipality of L’Isle-Verte for $3.8 million. According to home owners Irene Plante, Roch Bernier and their insurance company, the town failed to provide proper firefighting and other emergency measures.

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