JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — One person has died after a fire in Jeffersonville late Monday night, JFD public information officer Justin Ames confirmed to WHAS11.
Ames said they received the call of a fire on Pratt Street at around 10:30 p.m. Crews were on scene within two minutes, finding a victim during their initial search.
The victim was pronounced dead. A dog was also found dead inside the home. Another person escaped and was not injured. The fire was brought under control within about 30 minutes with no injuries to any firefighters.
Both Jeffersonville Fire and Police are investigating the fire. Ames said they do not know what was a factor in the fire, but stressed that everyone should make sure smoke detectors are working in their homes for early detection.
Note: An earlier version of the story said a person had been hospitalized, which was told to WHAS11 by Jeffersonville Fire. Officials clarified the second person inside the home was not injured.
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