Body found after Washington County fire

Thursday, August 7, 2014

A body was found Thursday after a house fire near the Hogeye community in Washington County, said Lt. Emily Augustine from the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

The person's identity is unknown, and the cause of the fire is under investigation, Augustine said.

The fire was reported about 1:30 p.m. Prairie Grove, West Fork, Farmington, Nob Hill and Greenland fire departments responded. The house was destroyed.

Augustine said the body will be sent to the State Crime Lab for identification and to determine cause of death.