Victim identified in fatal fire in Mason

A 50-year-old Mason man died in a fire early Monday in his condominium in Mason.

Michael Ramminger, 50, 5230 West Country Ridge Drive, was found in the condominium just before 2 a.m. Monday by firefighters responding to a fire in the building where he lived, according to officials.

Authorities said Ramminger smoked and had space heaters, but the cause of the fire was under investigation. Surrounding condominiums were evacuated. When the fire was put out, firefighters discovered Ramminger’s body, according to fire officials.

The State Fire Marshal is investigating. Ramminger was expected to undergo an autopsy this morning, officials said.

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