A Union Center man has been arrested and accused of starting the house fire that killed his 64-year-old uncle.
Authorities in Juneau County have charged 45-year-old Travis Yirka will first-degree reckless homicide and arson to a building.
When emergency responders arrived on March 19th at the burning house, Yirka told them there were two people inside.
A woman was located quickly, but the body of LeRoy Siefkes wasn’t found until the fire was out and the structure was safe for searchers.
An autopsy determined the cause of death was injuries from the fire and smoke inhalation.
