Body found in Bremerton brush fire
Published 1:30 am Thursday, July 13, 2023
A body was found after a brush fire was extinguished in Bremerton July 12.
Bremerton police Sgt. Beau Ayers said July 14 that an autopsy was done the previous day, and officials are waiting for the toxicology report.
“It’s looking more like an accident than anything else,” he said, but added it’s still being considered “suspicious” because it’s not normal for someone to die in a tent. He did add that drug items were found in the remains of the fire.
At around 3:47 a.m., Bremerton police and fire departments responded to the blaze at the intersection of Cogean Avenue and Sheldon Boulevard.
Police and the fire marshal will determine what started the fire and/or how the victim died, a BPD news release says. The identity of the victim will be confirmed by the medical examiner’s office, which will make next-of-kin notifications.
“Until these factors have been determined this death will be considered suspicious,” the release says.
Police ask if anyone has information about the incident please call 360-473-5228.
