Published June 13, 2012, 11:45 AM

Rural Woonsocket man dies in house fire

Robert Nielson, 58, of rural Woonsocket, died after a fire destroyed his home early Tuesday, according to the Jerauld County State’s Attorney’s Office.

By: Staff reports, The Daily Republic

Robert Nielson, 58, of rural Woonsocket, died after a fire destroyed his home early Tuesday, according to the Jerauld County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Jerauld County Coroner Rebecca Leslie declared Nielson dead at the scene.

The Jerauld County Sheriff’s Office, Sanborn County Sheriff’s Office, the State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Division of Criminal Investigation responded to the fire.

At this time, the cause of the fire is undetermined and remains under investigation.

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