Police Identify Woman Who Died in House Fire

Investigators have identified the 37-year-old woman who died in a house fire on Masonic at Birkshire late Monday night.

Yvette Parrish Thompson died from smoke inhalation, according to preliminary findings by Macomb County Medical Examiner Dr. Daniel Spitz. A final
cause will be determined when lab results are received.

Fire Chief George Morehouse stated Tuesday morning that fire was called in at 11:50 p.m., and when fire crews arrived four minutes later, the house was engulfed in flames.

Fire fighters entered the structure and found Thompson on the second floor of the house. Fire fighters removed her from the structure, and unsuccessfully attempted to resuscitate her. She was pronounced dead on the scene.

Fire investigators from the St. Clair Shores police and fire departments determined the fire started in the living room and was caused by faulty electrical equipment. 

Foul play is not suspected, according to St. Clair Shores Police Det. Jason Brown.

Roseville Fire Department assisted in fighting the fire, and no other injuries were reported.