GIG HARBOR, Wash. — Investigators are looking into what caused a fire in a newly-rented home in Gig Harbor, where two people were found dead inside.
The fire started around 8 p.m. at a home near 15500 14th Ave NW.
Neighbors reported hearing a loud explosion in that area around the time the fire was reported.
Pierce County deputies and Gig Harbor Fire responded.
When they arrived, the home was fully engulfed in flames.
By the time they were able to put the fire out, two people were found dead inside.
House Fire with Two Deceased
— Pierce Co Sheriff (@PierceSheriff) April 9, 2025
Pierce County Deputies, along with Gig Harbor Fire, responded to a fully engulfed house fire located at the 15500 Block of 14th Ave. NW in Gig Harbor. Two deceased victims have been located inside the home. pic.twitter.com/Sw98yf7ftB
It’s unclear if the victims were killed in the fire or by smoke inhalation.
Investigators believe one of the victims may have died before the fire broke out.
Detectives and forensic units will be investigating.
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