Investigation Underway After Body Found in Des Moines Structure Fire

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(Des Moines, IA) -- An invesigation is underway after a body was found after a commercial fire Thursday.

Investigators say the fire was reported around 2:20 Thursday afternoon in the 2100 block of East Euclid Avenue. Emergency crews were able to put the fire out quickly, but after the fire was extinguished, they found the body of an adult male inside. Investigators say the man had been living in a tent and burning wood to keep warm. The investigation into the man's death is ongoing, though police say they don't suspect foul play.

The man's identity has yet to be released.


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