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Gilbert man killed in house fire, FD says
GILBERT, Ariz. - A Gilbert man whose home caught fire Saturday afternoon has died, the fire department says.
The fire broke out at a home near Val Vista Drive and Ray Road on April 15 around 2 p.m.
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Drone captures deadly Gilbert house fire
Footage of smoke coming from a Gilbert home that caught fire near Val Vista Drive and Ray Road on April 15 was captured by a drone. A man was found dead following the fire. Video courtesy of Markeandersonphotography
"An adult male was located deceased inside the home by Gilbert Fire & Rescue. Both PD and Fire investigators are on-scene now conducting their investigation," Gilbert Police said.
Gilbert Fire explained that an officer got to the house first and was told someone was inside. The officer ran into the home but was met with fire and smoke, so they came back outside and let firefighters know someone was in fact inside.
Firefighters searched for the victim and found him dead. He was identified as 32-year-old Robert Sharbaugh.
No more information is available.
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