UPDATE | The Blue Springs Police Department has launched a homicide investigation for a fatal RV fire after originally investigating the incident as a suspicious death.
The death was not likely due to the fire, according to Blue Springs police.
ORIGINAL STORY | The Blue Springs Police Department and Central Jackson County Fire Protection District are investigating a fatal RV fire.
Emergency crews were called around 12:30 a.m. Friday to the 1200 block of SW Morningside Drive.
An RV parked in the driveway outside a home was ablaze. While it was not homeowners' property, it is owned by their family friend.
While fighting the fire, a deceased individual was located by the fire department.
The state fire marshal and Blue Springs police are investigating the incident as a suspicious death, working to determine whether the fire was accidental or criminal.
Authorities say the RV is a total loss.
KSHB 41 reporter Daniela Leon was on the scene and witnessed the damage.
Here’s a picture of the scene. Fire marshal continues to investigate pic.twitter.com/9Rt7c93xYH
— Daniela Leon (@danielaleontv) April 21, 2023
