On Thursday, August 8 at approximately 5:50 PM, the Marion Community Fire Department responded to a report of a residential structure fire on the 300 block of Water Street in the Village of Marion.

The caller reported that an individual was inside the residence. Upon arrival, firefighters located and confirmed one deceased victim inside the home, a 61-year-old female resident of Marion. No other fatalities or injuries were reported.

The Marion Community Fire Department was assisted at the scene by the McBain Fire Department, Tustin Fire Department, Leroy Rose Lake Fire Department, Clam Union Township Fire Department, Osceola County EMS, Mecosta/Osceola Victim Support Unit, and Meceola Central Dispatch.

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is leading an investigation of the incident, with support from the Michigan State Police Fire Investigation Unit, ATF Fire Investigation Unit, Michigan State Police K9 Unit, and the Osceola County Medical Examiner's Office. At this time, no foul play is suspected. The cause of the fire remains under investigation with an autopsy pending. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.