Fatal fire in Becker County under investigation

Photo:  WDAY Radio Staff
Photo: WDAY Radio Staff

ROCHERT, Minn. — One person died in a house fire in Rochert (Raw'-chert) in rural Becker County early yesterday.  The roof had already collapsed when Frazee firefighters arrived on scene just after 2am.  An investigator with the Minnesota State Fire Marshal's office responded and found the victim in the collapsed structure.  

The victim's name has not been released. 

It's not known what sparked the blaze.  Investigators are trying to determine the cause.