Man found dead in shed after fire believed to be caused by space heater in Wharton No description found
WHARTON, Texas – A man was found dead inside a shed that was fully engulfed in flames after a fire broke out early Saturday morning in Wharton.
The Wharton Police Department said the fire happened at 517 Breitling Lane early Saturday.
Crews arrived to find a rear shed on fire. They found a man, identified as Erasmo Don Juan, 67, of Wharton, dead inside the shed.
Authorities believe a space heater being used within the structure led to the deadly fire.
The investigation is ongoing.
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About the Author Christian Terry covered digital news in Tyler and Wichita Falls before returning to the Houston area where he grew up. He is passionate about weather and the outdoors and often spends his days off on the water fishing.
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