US 25 northbound in Laurel County is closed due to a fatal house fire. Sheriff’s officials confirm that a young child has died.
Firefighters from East Bernstadt, Laurel County and Crossroads fire departments responded to the 4800 block of N. Laurel Road to a mobile home fire. They had received reports that children were trapped inside.
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When they entered the home they found a small child deceased. A death investigation is underway, but officials will not confirm if the fire is suspicious.
The Highway Department estimates that the road will be closed for at least two hours.
