Pierce County Deputies along with Gig Harbor Fire responded to a fully engulfed house fire located at the 15500 Block of 14th Ave. NW in Gig Harbor. Two deceased victims have been located inside the home.
On Tuesday, April 8th around 8:00pm, deputies and Gig Harbor Fire arrived on scene to a newly rented home completely engulfed in flames. While Fire personnel worked to put out the fire, neighbors in the surrounding area reported hearing a large explosion prior to the home being engulfed. Fire located two deceased persons in the home that have not been identified. One of the deceased is confirmed to be male. Both victims will be transferred over to the medical examiner for identification. Detectives and forensics are on scene to investigate the suspicious nature of the fire and deaths.