Kentucky

Human remains found inside Carroll County home after fire was put out

Human remains were found inside a home in Carroll County after a fire was put out Sunday afternoon.

Kentucky State Police said the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office called them to a structure fire at the home at 131 Amanda Lane at 4:19 p.m.

“It was reported there was possibly a person still inside the residence,” state police said in a news release Tuesday night.

After the fire was extinguished, state police said unidentified human remains were found inside.

Foul play is not suspected, according to KSP.

Karla Ward
Lexington Herald-Leader
Karla Ward is a native of Logan County who has worked as a reporter at the Herald-Leader since 2000. She covers breaking news. Support my work with a digital subscription
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