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Boone fire claims life

VAN. W.Va. — One person died in a house fire in Boone County early Saturday morning.

The blaze was reported at shortly after 5 a.m. at a two-story house near Van High School.

A victim was found near the front door.

The state Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating.





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