Siskiyou County, CA – Authorities are investigating after human remains were discovered at the site of a fire in the Mount Shasta Vista area, prompting an active coroner’s investigation and a call for public assistance.
According to the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was dispatched at 10:20 a.m. Monday to the Stevens Road area of Mount Shasta Vista after a report of a deceased person. When the deputy arrived, they encountered the reporting party near what appeared to be the aftermath of a structure fire. Human remains were located within the perimeter of the former building.
Witnesses at the scene told investigators they were unaware that a structure fire had occurred in the area. However, CAL FIRE later advised that an ALERT California camera captured a significant glow in the vicinity at approximately 1:52 a.m. earlier this month, suggesting the fire may have occurred days before the remains were discovered.
According to the sheriff’s office, no other individuals were found on the property. The decedent was transported to Girdner’s Funeral Chapel, where an autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause and manner of death.
The Siskiyou County Coroner’s Office is currently working to positively identify the individual. Authorities say identification remains pending, and investigators have not released any details about the decedent or whether foul play is suspected.
The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact their office at (530) 841-2900 or submit a tip through the department’s website. Media inquiries are being handled by the Public Information Officer at (530) 598-1647.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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