IRONWOOD, MI-- Investigation continues into the cause of a fatal fire in Ironwood last week.
Three people were killed in the blaze on Aurora Street early Wednesday morning. They’ve been identified as Mark Verrete, 57, Patrick Somerville, 51, and Levi Watkins, 27. Three other people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
Ironwood Public Safety Department Chief Greg Klecker says the cause of the fire is considered suspicious. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is involved in the investigation, as are fire marshals with the Ironwood Fire Department and Michigan State Police.
