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Fenton Township House Fire Kills Couple as Investigators Cite Suspicious Findings

Autopsies are complete pending the medical examiner's final report.

Overview

  • The blaze was reported at 5:23 a.m., and the Ponemah Drive home was fully engulfed when first responders arrived.
  • The victims were identified as Ray Drzewiecki, 66, and Beverly Drzewiecki, 64, with multiple dogs also found dead inside.
  • The sheriff said the wife's location near a bedroom window and an open gun case by the husband led investigators to treat the case as suspicious.
  • Live ammunition discharged during the fire, creating hazards for firefighters and deputies at the scene.
  • The origin and cause of the fire remain under investigation, and investigators plan further on‑scene work.