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UPDATE: No foul play suspected in fatal Green Bay car fire

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UPDATE: Foul play is not suspected in a fatal Green Bay car fire, the Green Bay Police Department tells NBC 26.

On Nov. 7, 2025, a body was found inside a burning car on Green Bay's east side. Officials say the fire happened at N. Danz Ave. near East Shore Drive and I-43. When units arrived, the car was engulfed in flames.

After firefighters put out the fire, they discovered a body inside the car.

Police say the name of the deceased, a 31-year-old man from Milwaukee, is being withheld at the request of his family.

ORIGINAL REPORTING: A body was found inside a burning car on Green Bay's east side Friday afternoon.

Officials say the fire happened at N. Danz Ave. near East Shore Drive and I-43. When units arrived, the car was fully engulfed in flames.

After firefighters put out the fire, they discovered a body inside the car.

So far, the victim has not been identified.

N. Danz Ave. was closed between I-43 and E. Shore Drive for a period on Friday afternoon.