Body from February 8th Moorhead camper fire identified, death ruled as accident

Courtesy: Moorhead Police Department
Courtesy: Moorhead Police Department

(Moorhead, MN) -- The body of a man found dead in the remains of a camper fire has been identified by authorities.

Moorhead Police say Richard Branson (68m) was found dead in the camper fire on February 8th. A coroner ruled Branson died of smoke and soot inhalation, with investigators saying the fire started accidentally from a portable propane heater.

A final autopsy is still pending. The incident is still under investigation