The Attorney General’s Office is confirming two bodies have been recovered at the scene of a house fire in Wessington Springs.
The fire was reported at 11:30 p.m. Thursday at a home located in Wessington Springs. The bodies were recovered Friday. No names are being released at this time.
“The scene is being preserved, evidence is being collected, and an autopsy will be completed Monday,” said Attorney General Jackley. “We are requesting law enforcement be given the time and space to complete a thorough investigation.”
South Dakota’s Division of Criminal Investigation is leading the investigation. Others assisting are Jerauld County Sheriff Jason Weber, the South Dakota Fire Marshal’s Office, and ATF.