Authorities are investigating a fatal structure fire that occurred Monday morning in the Old Crazy Horse housing community in Pine Ridge.
According to the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety, emergency responders from multiple agencies were dispatched to the scene and worked to contain the fire, evacuate nearby residences, and secure the area to ensure public safety.
During the response, a deceased individual was located inside the residence. The victim’s identity has not been released.
The cause of the fire remains under active investigation. Because of the nature of the incident, both federal and local investigators are processing the scene to determine the circumstances surrounding the fire.
Officials are asking community members to avoid the area while the investigation continues. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
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