DUNN COUNTY, Wis. — The Dunn County Sheriff's Office and Menomonie Fire Department are investigating after one man was found dead in a structure fire in the town of Red Cedar in Wisconsin.
The DCSO and MFD responded to a call of a fire at a residence in the N5700 block of Cty Tk E at roughly 2:24 p.m. where they found heavy smoke and flames, according to a release.
As officials attempted to combat the fire, they located a man who was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene.
On Monday, the victim was identified as 74-year-old Jerome Gassert.
The Colfax Fire Department also assisted at the scene, according to the release. Authorities say the source of the fire remains under investigation.
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