Cape Coral Police conduct death investigation following house fire

Reporter: Asha Patel Writer: Nicholas Karsen
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Cape Coral Police Department Forensic Unit vehicle. Credit: WINK

A death investigation is underway at a home in the 1400 block of SE 19th Lane in Cape Coral, near Del Prado Blvd. and Veterans Memorial Highway.

The Cape Coral Fire Department was called to the home around 10:00 p.m. Monday night.

Firefighters told WINK News that when they arrived on the scene, the fire was already out, but there was a deceased person in the garage.

The Cape Coral Police Department, Bureau of Fire and Arson, and medical examiner all responded to the scene and will conduct the death investigation.

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