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Edmonton homeless advocates seek answers after fatal outdoor Boyle Street fire

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A man was burned to death early last Friday morning in Edmonton 's Boyle Street neighbourhood.

Police responded to a report of “a burned, deceased male” at approximately 3:30 a.m. The identity of the deceased has not been released.

Police said the death does not appear to be criminal.

The incident comes amid a surge in deaths within Edmonton 's inner city.

The Homeward Trust conducts Edmonton 's 2024 homeless count.

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