Elderly Man Found Deceased After House Fire in Portage, Investigation Underway

A 92-year-old man was found dead following a house fire in Portage yesterday afternoon, as reported by local authorities. The Portage Department of Public Safety responded to a call about a fire at a residence on Long Lake Drive, near East R Avenue, at approximately 3:35 p.m., whereupon the emergency crew witnessed flames emanating from the house’s front door and windows.

Despite the valiant efforts to quickly put out the fire, the elderly resident of the home was found deceased inside. “The fire was put out quickly but the victim was found dead inside the home,” said the Portage Department of Public Safety in a statement obtained by

FOX 17

. The sad discovery adds a somber note to the otherwise routine business of firefighting.

The identity of the deceased has not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin. The cause of the fire, which is still in the process of fully being understood, and the circumstances surrounding the man’s death, are under investigation by both the Portage Fire Marshal’s Office and local police officials. Details as of now are sparse, with investigators openly seeking information from the public to possibly piece together the events leading up to the tragedy.

Community members who may have witnessed the event or possess any relevant information are urged to step forward. Portage Department of Public Safety encourages them to not hesitate contacting their office at 269-329-4567. Alternatively, tips can be anonymously submitted to Silent Observer at 269-343-2100. “Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Portage Public Safety,” urged the department in details paralleled by

WWMT

and echoed by

WOODTV

.

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