On 06 May 2021, at approximately 05:04 AM., the Abilene Fire Department units responded to a residential structure fire located in the 1600 block of Peach Street, Abilene Texas. The first in crews arrived to find a single family dwelling with fire and smoke showing. Crews made a fast attack quickly extinguishing the fire which caused damage to the bedroom and attic space. One male victim was located inside the structure and pronounced deceased by Taylor County Justice of the peace Mike McAuliffe. No other injuries or deaths were reported. The victim’s name is not known, further information is pending positive identification and notification of next of kin. The victim’s remains were transported to Tarrant County Examiners office for autopsy. The fire remains under investigation estimated value of damage is $10,000.