Two people killed in overnight house fire in Scottsville
Authorities said no foul play is suspected. The circumstances surrounding the fire and the deaths remain under investigation.
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. — Two people died in an overnight house fire Tuesday at a residence on Turkey Foot Lane in Scottsville, according to authorities.
Emergency personnel were dispatched to 54 Turkey Foot Lane at approximately 2:48 a.m. after receiving a report of a house fire. Responders later confirmed that Martha J. Hammerson and Bruce A. Hammerson died as a result of the fire.
Firefighters and emergency personnel from the Scottsville, South Allen, East Allen and Adolphus fire departments responded, along with EMS and the Allen County Rescue Squad.
Authorities said no foul play is suspected. The circumstances surrounding the fire and the deaths remain under investigation.
The Allen County Crime Task Force and Scottsville Fire Department are jointly investigating the incident.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available, authorities said.
