An investigation is underway in Callaway County after a man was found dead near a fire during the afternoon hours of Monday, Mar. 10, 2025.
No foul play is suspected.
On Monday afternoon, a person called Callaway County Joint Communications about a fire near a home on County Road 1027.
The North Callaway Fire Protection District responded to the fire, with help from the Montgomery County Fire and South Callaway Fire Protection District departments.
Fire personnel found a man dead at the scene of the fire.
The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office and deputies and investigators came to the scene.
A press release from the sheriff’s department said they do not suspect foul play, and believe the man died while tending to the fire.
The Medical Examiner’s office will perform an autopsy due to questions raised from the initial call.
Below is the press release from the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office.