Man, 87, dies in northern Minnesota house fire
Authorities in northern Minnesota are investigating a fire that killed an elderly man Tuesday evening.
The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office says it responded to a reported structure fire on the 6600 block of County Road 18 in Lake Edward Township around 5:22 p.m.
Several area fire departments also responded to the call, including Nisswa, Pequot Lakes and Mission.
While searching the residence, firefighters discovered the body of a deceased 87-year-old man.
The Minnesota State Fire Marshal is assisting in the investigation into what caused the fire.
Lake Edward Township is located about 12 miles north of Brainerd.
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