A body has been found at a house fire scene in the Cottage Grove area, according to information from the Henry County Sheriff's Department.
In a Monday night statement, Sheriff Josh Frey said the body was discovered Monday while crews fought a house fire east of Cottage Grove.
The complete statement is as follows:
"On 1-23-2023 the Henry County Sheriff’s Office along with Cottage Grove Fire Department were dispatched to 380 Old Blake School Rd. Paris Tennessee.
"Upon arrival heavy smoke and fire was visible from the home. Firefighters began to fight the fire and while doing so discovered a body inside the home. A death investigation is now underway.
"The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is being assisted on the scene by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the 24th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.
"The case is an active investigation and anyone that may have information is asked to contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office."
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