Olav Danielson, 61, died in a motel cabin fire some time yesterday. Apparently Mr. Danielson had been smoking in bed when he fell asleep. His bedding caught fire and he died from suffocation.
Little damage was done to the cabin apart from smoke stains as the limited amount of oxygen kept down the flames. It is thought the fire may have smouldered from midnight until morning. It was discovered by a Tourists' Services employee who spotted the brown, smoke-covered window glass.
The fire department was summoned and the dead man was found inside.
Mr. Danielson was not employed at the time of his death. He had been working for Highway Maintenance at Destruction Bay.
Born April 21, 1901, he is believed to be survived by one sister, Mrs. Gurd Fotveit, of Setisdalen, Norway.
Coroner Dr. W. R. Buchan indicated no inquest would be held.
