Investigation underway after human remains found in a shed destroyed by fire

JEFFERSON COUNTY - Investigators with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office have confirmed that human remains were located inside of a shed following a fire on Monday morning.

Shortly after 6 a.m., the Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a report of a structure fire at W 2355 Northside Road in the Town of Ixonia.

Upon arrival, crews found a shed and a residence on the property with working fires. The Ixonia Fire Department was assisted by 24 other units from surrounding areas. 

 Today, it was determined that there were human remains inside the shed.

Investigators continue to process the scene.

This is a developing story.

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