KSP: Deadly house fire in Henderson County

SMITH MILLS, Ky. (WTVQ) – State Police say a body was found inside a home following a house fire on Monday on Newman Street in Smith Mills.  The victim hasn’t been identified.  An autopsy is being scheduled, according to KSP.

Investigators say it’s too early to determine if the fire was an accident, arson or suspicious in nature.  State Police say right now it is being treated as a death and fire investigation.  The fire was reported around 4:30 p.m. in the 1100 block of Newman Street, according to KSP.