The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died following an explosion and trailer fire near Salmon Arm on July 6, 2013.

He was Guy Chamberland, aged 72, of Kamloops.

Shortly after 6:30 a.m. on July 6, fire crews were called to a report of a fire following an explosion at a trailer at the White Lake provincial park campground on the north shore of White Lake near Salmon Arm. Mr. Chamberland was found at the scene, severely injured. He was transported by air ambulance to Vancouver General Hospital but died from his injuries on July 8.

The BC Coroners Service and fire investigators continue to investigate this incident.

For further information, please contact:

Barb McLintock
Coroner, Strategic Programs
BC Coroners Service
250 356-9253 or 250 213-5020