1 person dead after early morning fire in southern Indiana

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Indiana State Fire Marshal is investigating after a fatal fire in Georgetown, Ind., early Tuesday morning.

According to a news release, crews from the Highlander Fire Protection District responded to a box alarm for a fire in the 200 block of Sheri Drive around 12:30 a.m. Highlander crews assisted Georgetown Township Fire with establishing a water supply and putting out the flames.

According to the release, "there was a report of a death in the home and the Indiana State Fire Marshal was called to investigate."

The Georgetown Township Fire Protection District and the Indiana State Fire Marshal also continue to investigate.

This story will be updated when more information becomes available.

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