1 dead in Colerain Township house fire, officials say
The release says police received a 911 call just after midnight for a fire on Royal Glen Drive. Officers arrived just before fire crews and started performing life-saving measures on the victim, but were ultimately unsuccessful.
Fire crews believe the fire started in the basement, taking about half an hour to extinguish.
Working smoke detectors were found in the home.
Fire officials say the estimated damage to the home is about $100,000, according to the release.
Authorities have not identified the victim at this time. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Enquirer media partner Fox19 provided this report.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Person dies in house fire in Colerain Township
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