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KING COUNTY, Wash. - A Major Crimes death investigation is underway after a body was found Monday morning near an illegal fire in the White Center area.
Body found after illegal encampment fire in White Center
What we know:
According to the King County Sheriff's Office, firefighters responded at around 9:30 a.m. to reports of an illegal burn in the White Center Pond Natural Area – located between 13th Avenue Southwest and 12th Avenue Southwest. Authorities said it appeared to be some sort of encampment.
After extinguishing the flames, crews noticed a dead person nearby, which prompted a Major Crimes death investigation.
What we don't know:
The King County Medical Examiner's Office is working to identify the victim and determine the cause of death.
What's next:
No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.
The Source: Information in this story comes from email communications between FOX 13 Seattle and the King County Sheriff's Office.
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