An early morning fire yesterday ended with the discovery of a body.

Marshalltown firefighters were called to the 800 block of North Center Street around 5:00 Sunday morning. Fire was visible in the living room area and neighbors told firefighters they heard knocks and screams for help. After getting into the house, firefighters found the body of a 71-year old male. No name has been released, the body has been sent to the State Medical Examiners Office for an autopsy.