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One dead after house fire in Menominee Co., Michigan

Posted at 3:49 PM, Jan 06, 2017
and last updated 2017-01-06 16:49:39-05

The Menominee County Sheriff Department confirms one person was killed in a residential house fire at County Road G-18 in Holmes Township, Michigan.

The incident occurred at 1:32 a.m. on Friday, January 6.

The Nadeau Township Fire Department and Menominee County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to the structure fire. 

A Michigan State Police Fire Investigator assisted as well.

Authorities say an unidentified person was discovered deceased at the scene.

The Menominee County Medical Examiner has determined the cause of death was smoke inhalation. 

The cause and origin of the fire is still under investigation.

The victim's identity is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin.