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2 men killed in RV fire near vacant Indianapolis store

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Posted at 8:56 PM, Jan 25, 2022
and last updated 2022-01-28 15:45:30-05

Update: The fire was ruled accidental and an investigation into the blaze was closed.

INDIANAPOLIS — Two men were found dead late Monday in an RV that had caught fire outside a vacant building on the city's northwest side, an official said.

Firefighters responded about 11:15 p.m. Monday to the 4600 block of Lafayette Road for the fire, according to Pike Township Fire Chief Chris Tragesser.

An employee at a nearby store told responders he could see flames coming from the RV, which was parked in a vacant building's lot, Tragesser said.

The men's bodies were found inside the vehicle while crews battled the flames.

The Marion County Coroner's Office identified the victims Wednesday as John Hren, 67 and Vincent Hren, 62.

Tragesser said Friday that the fire was accidentally caused by a kerosene space heater being placed too close to combustibles. An investigation into the blaze is now closed.

Pike Township Fire Department was assisted by The Indiana State Fire Marshal's Office and IMPD.