Death investigation underway after Lee County deputies respond to structure fire on Ranchette Rd

Layza Pinero RestoLEE COUNTY, Fla. —

A death investigation is underway after deputies with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of a structure fire in the 11000 block of Ranchette Road Saturday afternoon.

Deputies say that one person was found dead.

In a post on X, LCSO says that detectives with the Major Crimes Unit are investigating.

According to South Trail Fire Protection & Rescue Service District, one of their fire investigators is working with LCSO and the State Fire Marshall’s Office to investigate the cause and origin of the fire.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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