LJFD: CBI Assisting Investigation Underway in La Junta Double Fatal Fire

Description: The La Junta Fire Department Released the Following Statement Regarding the May 26, 2024 Structure Fire and Proceeding Investigation...

CBI Assisting Investigation Underway in La Junta Double Fatal Fire

****Update on Double Fatal Fire yesterday on Rice Ave.****

On May 26th 2024 at approx 600am, LJFD responded to a reported structure fire at 1220 Rice Ave. upon arrival heavy fire conditions were seen also starting a second house on fire. Crews battled hoarding type conditions of the structure which made it tough to extinguish the fire.

After the fire was extinguished information was gathered that the two occupants of the house were unaccounted for. La Junta Fire called in assistance from DFPC Fire Investigators and LJPD called in CBI to assist in the investigation. Crews worked numerous hours yesterday and this morning with assistance of an excavator from the City of La Junta to start processing the scene.

Chief Davidson has announced that both occupants were found deceased inside the residence after having to remove a large amount of debris. Both victims were recovered and transported to the funeral home and autopsies are scheduled in the next few days.

At the time of the investigation there is no evidence of foul play and the area of origin of the fire was found to be in the utility room in the basement and ruled accidental. Our condolences go out to the victims and family.

Thank you to all the agencies who assisted with this investigation.

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