Executive Summary
- Fire crews responded to a structure fire on West Eighth Street in Huntington, WV.
- Three deceased individuals were discovered inside the abandoned building after the fire was extinguished.
- Bodies have been sent to the WV Medical Examiner’s Office for identification.
- The Huntington Police, Fire Department, and State Fire Marshal are investigating the cause.
Three individuals were found deceased inside an abandoned structure in Huntington, West Virginia, on Tuesday morning following a fire suppression operation. The discovery was made in the 300 block of West Eighth Street in Cabell County.
According to reports from ABC affiliate WCHS, fire crews arrived at the scene to find heavy smoke emanating from the building, although the fire itself appeared to be contained. After ensuring the blaze was fully extinguished, firefighters searched the premises and located three victims inside the structure.
The remains have been transferred to the West Virginia Medical Examiner’s Office. Officials stated that the medical examiner will work to positively identify the victims and determine the exact causes of death.
Investigative Outlook
A joint investigation has been launched involving the Huntington Police and Fire Departments, along with the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office. Authorities are currently focusing on determining the origin and cause of the fire within the abandoned property. As of Tuesday, no specific cause had been released, and the investigation remains active to determine the circumstances surrounding the fatalities.
