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Fatal Fire Victim Identified - 04/14/21

On April 14th, 2021, an autopsy was performed of the decedent. The cause of death was determined to be carbon monoxide poisoning due to smoke inhalation. Manner of death was ruled accidental. The victim has been identified as Nick John Titta, 74 years old. Titta lived in the 5th wheel RV by himself. The official cause of the fire is undetermined.

On April 10th, 2021 at about 1813 hours, Medford Fire and Medford Police personnel responded to a report of a fire in the 2100 block of Kings Highway. Upon arrival, responders found a small, older RV on the property fully engulfed. Once the fire was contained, a body was discovered inside. Police and fire personnel are working to determine the cause of the fire. The initial investigation does not indicate signs of foul play. The decedent’s identity is not being released pending confirmation. 

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