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Human Remains Found After House Fire in Bracken County

A Frankfort medical examiner is scheduled to perform an autopsy to establish the identity of the remains found in the home.

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.