Victim who died in structure fire death last week positively identified.
Thursday July 10th, the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office, Sublette County Unified Fire, Sublette County EMS and Wyoming Highway Patrol responded to a structure fire at 121 North Ashley in Pinedale. Upon arrival one occupant was out of the home the other was reported to still be inside. When rescue crews reached the individual through the blaze in the home, he was unfortunately deceased. The victim was unable to be positively identified at that time.
During autopsy the victim was positively identified as James Tipton (67) of Pinedale, Wyoming. The cause of death has not yet been determined by the Sublette County Coroner’s Office and the fire is still currently under investigation.
Tricia Gunderson, who was able to exit the home was taken to the Pinedale Medical clinic from the scene. Miss Gunderson was then life flighted to EIRMAC for further treatment. As of today, her condition has been improving and will likely be released from the hospital soon.
