HELENA — The Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two deaths connected to a house fire northwest of Wolf Creek and south of Augusta.
At 6:50 p.m. on Thursday, dispatch received a call reporting two deceased men at a residence north of Highway 200 near L&C Road.
Lewis and Clark County Sheriff and Coroner Leo Dutton says the men were in their 60s and related. His office is investigating the deaths as potential homicides.
“Detectives are still investigating and interviewing several persons. We do not believe there is any threat to the public and this was an isolated incident,” said Dutton.
The bodies were taken to the State Crime Lab in Missoula for autopsies. The medical examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.
The names of the men have not been released at this time, and Dutton says the investigation is ongoing. We will provide updates as they become available.
Editor's note: This article has been updated with additional information from Sheriff Dutton.
