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Fatal house fire in Harlan County

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Posted: Fri 10:42 PM, Aug 05, 2011

One person is dead after a fire in Harlan County.

Officials tell us they got a call about a fire on Mount View Avenue around 6:30 Friday morning.

The home has been abandoned for a few years because the owners have died.

Police have confirmed that around 11, a body was found in the home and it has been sent to Frankfort for an autopsy.

Dental records will be used to identify the person.

No foul play is suspected.


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