Deceased Identified In Homeless Camp Fire (Photo) -01/27/25
***THIS UPDATES A PREVIOUS RELEASE FROM JANUARY 22***
SEASIDE, Ore. -- January 27, 2025 -- Rocky Alan Guerrero, a 53-year-old Seaside resident, has been identified as the individual who succumbed to the fire at the Avenue S homeless encampment on Thursday, Jan. 22. A candle was determined to be the cause of the fire, which was contained to Guerrero's campsite. No other injuries or damages were reported.
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Investigation Underway After Homeless Camp Fire
SEASIDE, Ore. -- January 22, 2025 -- At approximately 12:58 p.m. today, the Seaside Police Department and Seaside Fire & Rescue responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a fire at the homeless camp located at 855 Avenue S in Seaside.
Upon arrival, first responders observed smoke coming from the encampment. A resident helped contain the fire to a single tent using a nearby hose before emergency personnel arrived at approximately 1:02 p.m.
Tragically, one individual was found deceased. However, no details regarding the identity are confirmed at this time.
The investigation into the fire and death is ongoing. Detectives from the Seaside Police Department, assisted by area detectives and a medicolegal death investigator, are working to determine the cause of death. Seaside Fire & Rescue is conducting a thorough investigation to help determine the origin and cause of the fire.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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