2 dead in Key Peninsula fire, grandson arrested

VAUGHN, Wash. (AP) — Investigators say two people were killed in a house fire on the Key Peninsula and their grandson has been arrested.

KOMO reports that firefighters arrived to a residential structure fire in the town of Vaughn Sunday night where they found a blaze burning in the basement. Investigators say they received reports of what sounded like explosions coming from the home.

Firefighters discovered the bodies of a 73-year-old woman and a 71-year-old man in the basement. A search of the home uncovered evidence of arson and murder, police said.

The couple’s 26-year-old grandson was gone as was one of their vehicles, police said.

He was arrested early Monday in Lakewood and booked into the Pierce County Jail for investigation of two counts of first degree murder, officials said.

No potential motive has been given.

Detectives along with ATF agents and the fire marshal are investigating.