Body found in Blackman Township house fire

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by Steven Hepker | Citizen Patriot
Tuesday November 25, 2008, 8:33 AM

Investigators planned an autopsy today to determine the cause of death and positive identification of a body found in a house fire early this morning in Blackman Township.

Jon Johnston, deputy director of public safety, said firefighters encountered a fully involved blaze at 1054 N. Brown St. when they responded to the 1 a.m. call.

Firefighters from Blackman, Leoni and Summit townships extinguished the fire in the ranch house and found a body inside, Johnston said.

Johnston said investigators believe the victim was the home owner. He said the victim's relatives live outside the Jackson area.

A state fire marshal will assist in the determining the cause and origin of the blaze.