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Woman dies in Thurston County house fire near Carlyon Beach

An 83-year-old woman died in a Thurston County house fire early Saturday evening, according to the county Coroner’s Office.

About 6 p.m., fire crews were dispatched to the 9900 block of Overlook Drive Northwest, an address in the Steamboat Island area near Carlyon Beach.

The Olympian reached out to the Griffin Fire Department for more information on Sunday, but did not hear back.

The aftermath of a Saturday evening fatal fire near Carlyon Beach in Thurston County.
The aftermath of a Saturday evening fatal fire near Carlyon Beach in Thurston County. Richard Malsed Courtesy

This story was originally published November 2, 2025 at 12:17 PM.

Rolf Boone
The Olympian
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