Officials identify man killed in Helper trailer fire

A man died in a trailer fire in Helper on Wednesday.

A man died in a trailer fire in Helper on Wednesday. (bluraz, Adobe Stock)


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HELPER — Officials released the identity of a man who died in a trailer fire in eastern Utah last week.

Crews responded to a structure fire about 7:24 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14. Helper police said when they arrived, the camp trailer was fully engulfed in flames.

"Once the fire was extinguished, it was discovered an adult male was located inside of the camp trailer, deceased," police said in a news release.

On Tuesday, Helper police identified the man as Rudy Draper, 73, of Helper.

The investigation determined the fire originated from the trailer's furnace and no foul play is suspected, police also announced Tuesday.

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