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One dies in Muskegon fire; scene described as ‘suspicious’

Posted at 5:18 AM, May 02, 2016
and last updated 2016-05-02 05:19:36-04

MUSKEGON, Mich. -- One person is dead after a fire in the 800 block of Stevens Street in Muskegon.

The fire broke out around 1:15 a.m. and was reported by a neighbor. The house was in flames when crews arrived.

Police say that the victim is the 48-year-old homeowner and was the only occupant at the home. Police are still investigating the scene but are calling the person's death 'suspicious.'  The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

Anyone with information should call the Muskegon Police at 231-724-6750 or Silent Observer at 231-722-7463.