Kentucky State Police in Harlan are currently investigating a house fire that occurred early yesterday morning in Harlan County, which killed one person.

State police were called to the scene, along with Cumberland and Putney Fire Departments, to the scene in the Putney community just off KY-522.

Troopers said that first responders were trying to extinguish the fire, but couldn’t investigate the scene for several hours due to the intense heat. Once the scene was cool enough, the Harlan County Coroner was assisted by cadaver dogs in confirming the human remains found at the scene. The remains will be sent for identification.

No arson or foul play is suspected in the fire, based on the fire marshal assessment on scene.