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Deady fire likely caused by space heater, Wharton Police Department says

​The Wharton Police Department identified the victim as Erasmo Don Juan, 67. They believe the fire was started by a space heater.
Credit: KHOU 11

WHARTON, Texas — A man was found dead after a shed caught fire early Saturday morning in Wharton, Texas, police say.

This happened on Breithling Lane, which is near the Colorado River off of East Elm Street.

The Wharton Police Department identified the victim as Erasmo Don Juan, 67. They believe the fire was started by a space heater.

An investigation into the fire is underway.

During the early morning hours, WPD, Wharton Fire and Wharton EMS responded to a structure fire at 517 Breitling Ln. (a...

Posted by Wharton Police Department on Saturday, December 30, 2023

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