Death investigation in Whitley Co.

WHITLEY CO., Ky. (WTVQ) – Kentucky State Police are investigating a death in the Williamsburg community of Whitley Co. after a body was found inside a home that had burned down on Monday.

Troopers say they were alerted to the fire on Bend Spur Road just before 9:30 a.m., and were told that there was a possible fatality.

Investigators say they located the body inside the home, but haven’t released the victim’s identity.  They are also still working to determine the cause of the fire.

An autopsy has been scheduled in Frankfort on Tuesday.

ABC 36 will provide additional details as they become available.