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Body found at Alger County house fire scene

ROCK RIVER TOWNSHIP — Troopers from the Negaunee Post, Munising Detachment, are investigating a fatal house fire which occurred at N5113 ET Road in Alger County’s Rock River Township. Troopers were dispatched to the scene at approximately 1 a.m. Sunday after firefighters with the Rock River Township Fire Department discovered human remains inside the residence. The structure was completely destroyed as a result of the fire.

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, but foul play is not suspected. The name of the deceased will be released once positive identification is made.

The incident remains under investigation.

Troopers were assisted at the scene by detectives with the Michigan State Police Fire Investigator Unit, Rock River Township Fire Department and Alger County EMS.

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