Names released in fatality, injury fire in Mattawa
Columbia Basin Herald | UPDATED 5 years, 9 months AGO
MATTAWA — One person was injured and another died during a blaze at a residence in the 23000 block of Road O SW, Mattawa, on Tuesday morning.
Sara Yoselin Manjares Ruiz, 29, died of asphyxia due to inhalation of products of combustion, according to Jerry Jasman, chief investigator for the Grant County Coroner’s office. The victim’s family has been notified.
Juan Rodriguez, 34, was transported to Harborview Medical Center for treatment.
According to Grant County Fire District No. 8 Fire Chief David Patterson, the fire was called in around 8:23 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3. Fire crews were on scene for approximately 20 minutes when they discovered Ruiz. Then the Grant County Coroner and Fire Marshal arrived and investigated. The structure was a complete loss.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. The Grant County Fire Marshal’s office is waiting to talk to a witness before releasing more information.
— Rachal Pinkerton