TOWN OF PINE RIVER, WI (WSAU) — Crews from multiple departments were called to a house fire on State Highway 64 in the Town of Pine River just east of Merrill Friday morning.
Crews arrived to find flames coming from the windows of the home. First responders found one person inside the home, who was declared dead at the scene.
That person’s name and age have not yet been released.
The cause of the fire is still being investigated. Assisting agencies included Fire Departments from the Town of Texas and Hewitt along with Antigo rural fire control. The State Patrol and Lincoln County Coroner also reported to the call.
