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Man found dead after Vilas County fire

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A man in Presque Isle in Vilas County was found dead after a fire.

The Vilas County Sheriff’s Office got a report of the fire at 6:25 a.m. Friday morning.

The home at 7050 Crab Lake Road was fully engulfed when emergency crews arrived.

67-year-old Dean Lea, who owned the home, was found dead inside.

The home is a total loss, and investigators are working to learn what started the fire.

A number of agencies helped at the scene.

John Burton is the WXPR Morning Edition Host.
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