Authorities investigate weekend house fire in McNairy County

MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. — Authorities are investigating after human remains were found at the site of a fire in McNairy County.

Around 11:22 Saturday evening, law enforcement and fire personnel were dispatched to a fire at the 1100 block of Guys Chewalla Road in Guys.

Upon arrival, officials say they observed a house almost fully engulfed in flames and determined they could not make entry.

Firefighters worked to contain the fire, and later discovered what appeared to be human remains within a metal bed frame near the back of the home.

The scene was turned over to local investigators and assistance from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation was requested.

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