DEATH CAUSE PENDING IN GRANTSVILLE FIRE

(01/19/2005)

Motor home completely destroyed
with the windows likely blown out of a nearby auto

The State Medical Examiner's office is determining the cause of death of a Russett Road man who died Tuesday morning after a fire and explosion struck his parked motor home.

The State Fire Marshal's office is also investigating what led to the death of Ivan Hays (Hayes), about 62, who was alone in the motor home.

The incident is being viewed as a suspicious death, although there are indications the situation was accidental.

The incident involved a fire and more than one explosion. Windows rattled and pictures fell in neighbors houses.

At least four others have died in West Virginia fires in what appears to be related to the cold temperatures.