HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The state Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fire that claimed a man’s life in Huntington Friday evening.
Emergency calls about the fire came in at about 6:20 p.m. Flames were showing when Huntington firefighters arrived on the scene in the 2900 of Auburn Road in the Westmoreland area of Huntington.
“Firefighters moved quickly under dangerous conditions, working to contain the fire and search the residence,” a city statement said. “Inside, they discovered a deceased individual. Two other occupants were safely accounted for and unharmed.”
Foul play is not suspected.
No word yet on what started the blaze. The name of the victim has also not been released.