UPDATE: October, 20, 2022 @ 9:00 AM | OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — New information was released on the Fayette County fatal fire from Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

According to the WV State Fire Marshal, the victim who died in the Oak Hill camper fire was a 61-year-old man.

The fire remains under investigation by the West Virginia State Fire Marhsal’s Office.

Stick with 59News for more updates on the investigation.

FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) – A fire left one dead in Fayette County earlier today.

Sheriff Mike Fridley released the following information on the incident.

At approximately 1:30 A.M. a fire was reported on Okey L Patteson Rd. (WV Rt 612) and firefighters with the Oak Hill Fire Department were dispatched to the scene. 

When firefighters arrived, they saw what they described as a fifth-wheel camper fully engulfed in flames. Once the fire was stopped, human remains were discovered inside the structure. At that time, officers with the State Fire Marshall’s office and Detectives with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched. The remains are currently at the Office of the State Medical Examiner for identification and to determine the cause of death.

If you have any information regarding the fire, contact the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department at 304-574-3590, or through their Facebook page “Fayette County Sheriff’s Department,”. You can also contact Crime Stoppers of West Virginia at 304-255-STOP.

This incident remains under investigation by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department Detective’s Bureau, and is being assisted by the State Fire Marshall’s Office.

This story is still developing. Stick with 59News as we continue to provide updates.