Body found in burned Hermiston residence

HERMISTON, Ore.-- After searching a home destroyed by fire in Hermiston Monday night, fire crews with Umatilla County Fire District #1 say they found a deceased person inside the structure.

According to a press release, firefighters contacted Hermiston Police when they located the body of a deceased male inside the mobile home at Chateaubri Mobile Home Park at 1030 SW 11th Street.

Early indications are that the 25-year old Hermiston man had an apparent gunshot wound. Investigators located a handgun inside the residence.

Earlier: Fire destroys Hermiston home

Officials with UCFD1 say they rescued a small dog from the home while working to put out the fire.

UCFD1 is leading the investigation into the cause of the fire, while the Hermiston Police Department is investigating for possible arson, along with the death investigation.

An autopsy is expected.

Anyone with information about the fire or death is asked to contact Hermiston Police at 541-567-5519.