Crime & Safety
1 Killed In Whitewater Fire
Fire officials say a body was recovered at the scene of the fire today.
WHITEWATER, CA β Riverside county sheriff's and fire officials are investigating a blaze that ripped through a Whitewater trailer, a vehicle and acres of vegetation on Tuesday morning, killing one person.
The fire was first reported at 9:12 a.m. in the 12500 block of Cottonwood Road, north of Interstate 10. Thirteen fire engines and two bulldozers were sent to the scene, and at 10:35 a.m., the fire department reported the the fire was contained.
Shortly thereafter, authorities confirmed a fatality.
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"During the course of the extinguishment/investigation, a deceased body was discovered," sheriff's Dep. Robyn Flores told Patch. "The cause of death is unknown and no information about the decedent is available."
Additional details related to the fire or victim were not immediately available.
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