Dallas Fire Rescue units were dispatched to a 9-1-1 call for a structure fire at a home. The fire in 1600 block of West Illinois Avenue, in Southwest Dallas, was quickly extinguished by responding companies who observed light smoke coming from the one-story residence.
Upon making entry through the back of the home, they were able to find heavy fire in a rear bedroom. Having already deployed handlines, first-in teams initiated a fire attack and quickly extinguished the flames.
Once smoke cleared, responders discovered the burned and deceased body of an unidentified man lying in the bed. Per DFR procedure, notifications were made to law enforcement, as well as the medical examiner, so the scene could be processed, and the official investigation into the victim’s cause of death could ensue.
In July a reported house fire at 400 N Peak revealed a deceased resident also at what police described as a known drug house.
Fire In 1600 Block Of West Illinois Avenue – Single Victim
There were no other injuries reported as a result of the fire.
A dog that was at the home (though uninjured) was taken into custody by Dallas Animal Services.
According to investigators, there are no preliminary indications that the fire was suspicious in nature; however, the cause of the fire will be listed as undetermined until the Medical Examiner has made a final ruling on the victim’s cause of death.