MONROE COUNTY, Ga. — An investigation is underway after a man’s body was found inside a building following a fire Thursday afternoon, according to authorities.
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Around 3:39 p.m., Monroe County deputies and firefighters were called to a fire in the area of Lakeside Drive.
Authorities said a man’s body was found after the fire was extinguished.
Deputies said the man’s identity will not be released until the next of kin has been notified.
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Investigators are working to determine the victim’s cause and manner of death.
The extent of damage to the building is not known. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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