By Associated Press - Tuesday, May 12, 2020

MOUNT OLIVET, Ky. (AP) - Two people died in a house fire in Kentucky, authorities said.

The Mount Olivet home was engulfed in the blaze when fire crews arrived early Monday after getting a call from a neighbor, news outlets reported.

Kentucky State Police Trooper Cory Elliot told WKYT-TV that firefighters battled the blaze for hours before they were able to enter the house. Investigators are trying to determine what caused the fire, news outlets reported.



Kentucky State Police did identify the victims. No foul play is not suspected at this time.

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