Man found dead after RV fire in Clark County neighborhood

Portland, ORLocal News

A tragic incident occurred on Friday afternoon when a man was found dead in a fire that consumed his RV-style trailer in an unincorporated neighborhood north of Vancouver, Washington. Firefighters from Clark County Fire District 6 responded to the emergency shortly after 1 p. m. , but the RV was already fully engulfed in flames by the time they arrived. Despite their inability to save the trailer, firefighters worked diligently to prevent the fire from extending to nearby homes and other trailers.

Following the extinguishing of the fire, first responders discovered the man's body inside the RV, prompting an immediate investigation. Authorities from the Clark County Medical Examiner's office, along with the Fire Marshal's office, are currently looking into the circumstances surrounding the fire. As of now, the cause of the fire and the man's exact cause of death remain undetermined. This incident highlights the ongoing risks associated with RV living and the importance of fire safety in such environments. Updates on the investigation will be provided as more information becomes available.

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