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Body found in dumpster after fire: Police (update: fire deemed 'not criminal in nature')

The investigation is ongoing

1:05 p.m. update:

Sault police have determined that the fire was not criminal in nature.

Police are assisting the Coroner’s Office as well as the Ontario Fire Marshall to determine the mechanisms of the fire.

The investigation is ongoing.

Original story:

A deceased female has been found in a dumpster early this morning.

Police say they attended the scene of a dumpster fire in the 200 block of Northern Avenue around 3:30 a.m., where an unidentified female was discovered deceased inside the dumpster.

Police and fire services are investigating and further information will be released when it becomes available.

Police also say the Ontario Fire Marshall has been notified and will be attending.

Anyone with information about this incident, or who may have video surveillance of the area please to contact Sault Ste. Marie Police at 705-949-6300.