Man dies in downtown Augusta fire

41-year old Richard Graven of Columbia County was killed Wednesday night when an abandoned 2-story building caught fire in the 900 block of Walker Street.

Firefighters were called to the scene at about 10:40.

It's believed Graven was living in the building.

He was found on the 2nd floor and may have been overcome by smoke.

Investigators say there's no evidence of arson.


Gray Television, Inc. - Copyright © 2002-2013

Designed by Gray Digital Media