At approximately 7:37 this morning, the Sault Ste. Marie Fire and Police Departments responded to a structure fire at 3607 Shallows Beach Avenue within the City of Sault Ste. Marie. The fire has been extinguished and there is no threat to public safety.

The fire was fatal and is currently under investigation. Victim and fire information is not being released at this time and may be provided in future information releases.

The Sault Ste. Mare Fire and Police Departments are being assisted by the: Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office & Victims Services Unit, Michigan State Police & Fire Investigation Unit, and Chippewa County Central Dispatch.

If anyone has information about this incident, please contact Chippewa County Central Dispatch at 906-495-3312.