FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A fire and death investigation in Merced is now being considered a homicide by authorities.
Last Thursday, officials say a man's body was found while crews were putting out a fire at a homeless encampment near Highway 99 and R Street.
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On Wednesday night, California Highway Patrol officers tell Action News they believe someone is responsible for his death.
Authorities are asking any witnesses to come forward.
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The victim has not yet been identified.