On Friday, Apr. 11 at approximately 4:36 p.m., both Morley and Mecosta Township Fire Departments responded to a report of a brush fire on 4 Mile Rd. near 190th Ave. in Aetna Township.
While enroute to the location, personnel was further advised that the fire was coming from inside of a vehicle and there was the possibility of a person being inside.
After arriving on scene, a 68-year-old female was found deceased and the fire was put out. The incident is still under investigation, but is being considered to be an isolated incident. The female's name is being withheld pending family notifications.
Mecosta County Deputies were assisted on scene by Morley Fire, Mecosta Township Fire, Big Rapids City Fire, Morton Township Fire, Mecosta County Fire Investigation Team, Mecosta County EMS, the Medical Examiner's office, and Meceola Central Dispatch.
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