TEMPLE (January 18, 2013)—Temple firefighters found a body inside a burning house early Friday after responding to a fire that investigators say was ignited by a space heater.
Temple Fire & Rescue crews were sent to the wood-frame home at 813 East Avenue N at around 12:45 a.m. Friday.
The first units on the scene reported that smoke and flames were shooting from the burning house.
During their initial sweep, firefighters discovered the body.
Investigators said a space heater that was left on ignited bedding.
Officials say they have tentatively identified the victim, but said they won’t release a name until an autopsy confirms the identity.
Investigators found no working smoke alarms in the house.
Neighbors said the victim had lived in the house for more than a decade.
