An area resident reported they believed two people were living in the van that caught on fire
On Tuesday (Feb. 7) at about 8:13 a.m., personnel from Clark County Fire District 6 and the Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) responded to a report of a fully involved vehicle fire in the 8400 Block of NE 8th Ave. in Hazel Dell.
Upon arrival, emergency personnel found a male outside the vehicle with significant burns. The male was immediately transported to an area hospital by American Medical Response (AMR) personnel.
Fire District 6 quickly extinguished the vehicle fire and discovered a deceased person was still inside the vehicle.
The CCSO Major Crimes Unit and Clark County Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating. An area resident reported they believed two people were living in the van. At this time there is no information suggesting foul play.
The identities of the individuals are not being released at this time.
Information provided by Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
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