Local police called in the bomb squad after discovering a small device in a trailer home that was the scene of a fatal fire Wednesday.
Following an investigation, officials say no explosives were found in the residence, where one victim was found dead.
Shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Christmas Day, officers responded to reports of a structure fire on Larisa Lane near Antonia Drive in Jackson, N.J.
Initially the heavy smoke and flames prevented police from entering the residence, but firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the blaze, which allowed investigators to enter the residence, according to reports.
Once inside, officers discovered the body alongside a gun and a suspicious device, according to officials.
Residents in the neighboring trailers were evacuated and the New Jersey State Police's bomb squad was called in to investigate, according to police.
Authorities have not released any information on the victim at this time. Police say an autopsy is scheduled for Thursday.