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Woman dead after camper fire at Shelbyville campground

Woman dead after camper fire at Shelbyville campground

After putting out the fire, firefighters found a woman's body inside.  Photo: Shutterstock


Shelbyville, IL (WAND) – A woman is dead following a camper fire in Shelbyville early Friday afternoon.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office responded to a camper fire just before 12:30 p.m. March 6 at the Robin Hood Woods Campgrounds.

After putting out the fire, firefighters found a woman’s body inside.

The camper was in a permanent campsite at the campground.

An investigation is ongoing, but the Sheriff’s Office confirmed there is “no ongoing threat” to the community.

No other details are available.

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