Vancouver police investigation underway after finding dead body on fire

Danny Peterson

December 20, 2023 at 7:17 PM

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Police in Vancouver are embarking on an investigation after they found a deceased body on fire.

Police said the individual was already dead when they found him near 9th and Columbia early Wednesday morning.

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For now, police are investigating the incident as an accident. However, the Medical Examiner will determine how the man died.

This is a developing story. KOIN 6 News will update this story as soon as more information becomes available.

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