Troopers from the Negaunee Post were called to a residential fire on Percy Rd in Shingleton during the early morning hours of March 17. Upon arrival, the residence was fully engulfed in flames. Munising Township Fire was on scene and attempted to put out the fire however the structure was a total loss. After making entry into the residence, a deceased male body was located. The fire remains under investigation. No names will be released until next of kin are notified. Alger County EMS and the AuTrain Township Fire Dept. assisted on scene.

Press release was submitted by Lt. Mark Giannunzio, Eighth District Public Information Officer Michigan State Police