67-year-old man found dead inside shed catching fire due to likely use of space heater, police say

WHARTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A man was found dead after a shed caught fire early Saturday morning, according to the Wharton Police Department.

Police said the fire occurred at 517 Breitling Lane, near East Elm in Wharton.
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Fire officials found the victim and identified 67-year-old Erasmo Don Juan dead inside the shed.

Officials believe the fire was caused by the use of a space heater within the structure.
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The investigation remains ongoing.