Star Staff Reports
Around 11:43 a.m. the Millington and Shelby County Fire Departments responded to a reported mobile home fire on Oats Street in the Shady Oaks Mobile Home Park.
Responding companies reported heavy smoke in the area. First company arrived on the scene at 11:45 and reported a RV type trailer fully involved.
Neighbors reported there might be someone inside. Crews made a rapid attack and conducted a primary search. During the search they found a 61-year-old male deceased.
Following the fire investigation protocol for fatal fires, Millington Fire Chief Gary Graves contacted Millington Police Department Investigation Division and fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to assist in determining fire cause and origin.
Preliminary investigation reveals an accidental fire with no criminal intent. The victim had limited mobility which may have impeded his ability to escape.
