Overview
- Kentucky State Police confirmed a person died after a house fire in the Brooksville area of Bracken County and that firefighters discovered human remains inside the home.
- Responders were unable to identify the deceased at the scene because of the condition of the remains.
- The remains have been sent to the medical examiner in Frankfort where an autopsy will be performed to determine identity and cause of death.
- State police say the cause of the fire is under investigation and they have not released a street address or additional identifying details.
- Officials will use forensic findings and the fire investigation to notify next of kin and to determine whether the death resulted from accidental causes or requires a criminal inquiry.