MIDWAY TOWNSHIP, MN (KDAL) – The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that a house fire in Midway Township on August 18th resulted in the death of the homeowner.
The Proctor Fire Department was assisted by Hermantown, Solway, Esko and Air National Guard firefighters in battling the blaze in the 5300 block of Old Highway 61.
The victim was located in the living room area of the house and is believed to be 61 year old Michael Oneil.
Positive identification is pending results from the Medical Examiner’s Office.
The house was considered a total loss and the fire is under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office and State Fire Marshal but does not appear suspicious at this time.
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