Body recovered from Grand Forks County fire scene

 

The Grand Forks County Sheriff's Office says a body was recovered from the scene of a residential fire early Saturday morning in rural Grand Forks County.

At approximately 2:06 a.m. Saturday, the Grand Forks County Sheriff's Office responded to a residential structure fire approximately five miles north of Grand Forks, in the 8200 block of North 52nd Street.

A 9-1-1 call came from the residence about the home being on fire. When deputies arrived, there was smoke and flames coming from the residence. Crews from Manvel, Grand Forks, Thompson and Emerado fought the blaze. The residence was completely destroyed by the fire.

Later Saturday, the Grand Forks County Sheriff's Office said a body was recovered from the scene. The identity has yet to be released.

The case is under investigation.