One person was found dead after an explosion and RV fire in Spanaway on Friday morning, according to authorities.
Deputies were near the 6400 block of 224th Street East shortly before 8 a.m. when they heard a loud explosion and spotted heavy smoke coming from a nearby property. When they arrived, they found a large RV engulfed in flames.
Central Pierce Fire and Rescue crews put out the fire. Nearby vehicles were also damaged, while a nearby structure sustained minor damage.
Deputies later searched the burned RV and found the person dead inside.
Pierce County detectives and the Pierce County Fire Marshal are investigating. The Pierce County Medical Examiner will determine the identity of the person who died.
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