Fatal fire in Miller County under investigation

A fatal fire is under investigation by the Missouri State Fire Marshal's office and the Miller County Sheriff's Department.

Authorities identified the body of 23-year-old Brent Comer, of Eldon, at the scene of the fire.

Comer was found inside a home on Eldon Road just outside the Eldon city limits when firefighters responded to a structure fire call. The fire was in the Moreau Fire Protection District.

Witnesses reported the fire around 9:30 p.m. Monday. Miller County Sheriff Bill Abbott said he hoped to have additional information to release by Wednesday afternoon.

As of Tuesday afternoon, the fire circumstances are considered suspicious.