SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A house fire in Scottsdale has turned into a death investigation, officials said.
Scottsdale firefighters were dispatched Monday to the fire at about 11 a.m. near Shea Boulevard and 136th Street.
A man's body was found in the home's garage. After firefighters pulled out his body, the man was pronounced deceased. He has not been identified.
Police do not suspect foul play and investigators only found burn injuries on the man's body. No suspects are currently being sought.
Investigators are still trying to determine how the man died and how the fire started.
Two other people and a dog who lives at the residence have been accounted for.
No further details about the death investigation have been disclosed.
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