ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A man is dead after an RV caught fire Saturday evening in the Orlovista area, according to Orange County firefighters.
The fire severely damaged an RV and a vehicle on the property but did not damage the home, firefighters said.
BREAKING: @OCFireRescue confirms a person died in connection to this RV fire on a property at the corner of Washington St and Hart Blvd. This is in a neighborhood near the 408 and Hiawassee Rd. A neighbor shot this video. They say the fire grew quickly. pic.twitter.com/yqls2vnlMY
— Deanna Allbrittin (@deannaTVnews) February 23, 2020
Firefighters said the RV was fully involved when they arrived and they worked to keep the flames from reaching the home.
April Galloway, a neighbor, said it sounded like something blew up.
“I heard a lot of explosions,” Galloway said.
Fie Rescue has not confirmed what started the fire, but officials said propane tanks were found around the RV.
Firefighters said one person was found dead inside the RV.
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
(2/2) along w/ hazards (multiple propane tanks). Crews entered the structure, located adult victim who was pronounced at the scene. No word yet on cause of the fire. SFM has arrived to investigate. @OrangeCoSheriff on scene. ME will determine official cause/manner of death.
— OCFire Rescue (@OCFireRescue) February 23, 2020
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