Niagara Regional Police discovered a fire in a forested area of Mountain Locks Park on Glendale Avenue in St. Catharines during early-morning patrols.
The fire, involving a tent, was extinguished by St. Catharines Fire Services, but one male was found deceased.
No further details were made available.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Niagara Regional Police.
(Written by Brandon Warby)