MOSES LAKE, Wash. — Firefighters recovered a body after a Moses Lake house fire that sparked early Thursday morning.
According to the Grant County Sheriff's Office, firefighters recovered a body from inside the house. The body is believed to be that of 78-year-old James S. Johnson of Moses Lake.
Mr. Johnson’s body is in the care of Coroner Craig Morrison, whose staff will conduct an autopsy. Mr. Johnson’s family has been notified.
At around 3 a.m., firefighters put out a fire in a house located at the 2900 block Road, D.9-Northeast, in Moses Lake.
Four adult occupants of the house were able to evacuate before the house partially collapsed. However, one adult didn't make it out of the house. Firefighters start recovery efforts on Thursday morning.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is available.
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