HELPER, Utah — A 73-year-old man was found dead inside a camp trailer in Helper that was fully engulfed in flames on Wednesday night.
The Helper City Police and Fire departments were called to reports of a structure fire at 7:24 p.m. and found the camper on fire when they arrived. Once the flames were extinguished, the body of an adult male was located inside.
Investigators say the victim has been identified as 73-year-old Rudy Draper.
According to the Helper Police Department, the state fire marshal's office believes the fire originated from a furnace within the trailer. No foul play is suspected.
"The family of the male have been notified and our sincerest condolences go out to them in this extremely difficult time," said the Helper City Police Department in a statement.
