Man Found Dead After Reported House Fire In Wenatchee

One person is dead following a mobile home fire in Wenatchee on Sunday evening.

Crews from Wenatchee Valley Fire Department were dispatched to the blaze in the 2100 block of Chapman Road at around 7:25 p.m.

Fire Chief Brian Brett says while crews were still en route to the fire, someone called to report that it was already out.

"When crews arrived they found a smoldering fire that was in the decay stage and largely extinguished due to lack of oxygen. Tragically, the home's occupant was found deceased right by the front door."

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The victim is reportedly an adult male who was the home's sole resident.

Brett says the cause of the fire appears to accidental in nature and was possibly caused by a lit cigarette.

"We're looking into the cause as accidental due to discarded smoking material."

The fire's exact cause remains under investigation.

Damage to the residence was minimal.