Coroner identifies woman who died in Moses Lake house fire

The Grant County coroner identified the woman who died in a house fire Thursday morning.

Coroner Craig Morrison says 84-year-old Lora Smart died due to smoke inhalation. In a statement the Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones says, "I was deeply saddened when I learned of this tragic fire, please join me by saying a prayer for Lora Smart’s loved ones."

Grant County Fire District 5 was called just past 7:30 a.m. Thursday to 1581 Fairway Drive Northeast near the Moses Lake Golf Course. When they arrived firefighters found the home fully engulfed.

During operations, firefighters found Smart's body inside the home and her home was destroyed in the blaze.