Male body discovered in ashes from house fire

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(SANILAC COUNTY) – Police and fire officials are investigating what was believed to be a house fire that turned into the scene of a deceased person found by firefighters.

According to the Sanilac County Sheriff Department, the Argyle fire department responded to the scene of a structure fire in the 5000 block of Decker Road in Evergreen Township shortly after 4 a.m. Thursday.

Upon their arrival, Argyle fire responded and said the home was vacant, however upon extinguishing the fire, members of the Department located a body inside the home.

An MSP Fire Marshall was then requested to assist in the investigation.

Officers on scene were able to identify the deceased male, a 29-year-old from the Detroit area. The decedent’s identity is being withheld at this time pending location and notification of next of kin.

The cause of death is pending autopsy results. Sanilac County investigators say the incident is believed to be an isolated incident.

Anyone that observed any vehicles or suspicious activity in this area during the early morning hours of Thursday are asked to call the Sanilac County Detective Bureau.

The Detroit police department is assisting the sheriff department in the investigation.