Fatal Electra House Fire Ruled Accidental
By: KFDX News
Updated: September 12, 2012
Wichita County Sheriff's officials say a fatal fire at a home in Electra on Sunday was accidental.
The fire happened Sunday afternoon at the house in the 7200 block of Midway Church Road, killing one person and injuring another.
Investigators say the fire started in the living room, but they think the cause may have been connected to a propane leak. They're still waiting on lab results to make a conclusive determination.
Investigators say a body was found at the scene, and is believed to be that of a 70 year-old white female who lived at the residence. Preliminary reports are that the victim died from smoke inhalation and burns. The victim's name has not been released.
The fire happened Sunday afternoon at the house in the 7200 block of Midway Church Road, killing one person and injuring another.
Investigators say the fire started in the living room, but they think the cause may have been connected to a propane leak. They're still waiting on lab results to make a conclusive determination.
Investigators say a body was found at the scene, and is believed to be that of a 70 year-old white female who lived at the residence. Preliminary reports are that the victim died from smoke inhalation and burns. The victim's name has not been released.
