One Dead in Morning Fire at Murray Home

An early morning fire at a Murray home has claimed the life of one person.

Murray Fire Chief Eric Pologruto tells West Kentucky Star firefighters responded at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday to a fire at 149 Riviera Court. He said crews went into the home and were able to get both occupants out, but one of the victims was pronounced dead on the scene. The other victim was treated for minor burns.

The names of the victims have not yet been released. Pologruto said the Fire Marshall's office is investigating the cause of the blaze.