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Fire victim not officially identified

Fire victim not officially identified
This memorial was left in the driveway alongside Highway 2, mourning the loss of the person who was found dead in a house fire Jan. 6. MINER PHOTO|DON GRONNING

DIAMOND LAKE – While the person who was found dead in a housefire Monday, Jan. 6, hasn’t been officially identified, mourners believe it was Jim Morrison, and left a memorial in Morrison’s driveway. Morrison owned the house that burned at 327662 Highway 2 and was frequently seen hitchhiking between Newport and his home.

He was well thought of by the many people who gave him rides.

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