Person Killed In Structure Fire Near Douglas City

A person was found dead in a burning home in the Douglas City area last week. The death was reported Tuesday by the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office. Cal-Fire, along with crews from Douglas City, Weaverville and Lewiston, were dispatched at 11:30PM last Thursday night to the Indian Creek Mobile Home Park. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but the State Fire Marshal’s Office does not consider it to be suspicious. The Sheriff’s Office says they believe they know the identity of the deceased and have spoken with the family, but The name will not be released until the coroner confirms the identity.