1 dead in fatal Leslie County fire

BEAR BRANCH, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal fire in Leslie County.

According to a release, KSP Post 13 Hazard responded to a structure fire on Turkey Foot Road in Bear Branch Friday evening.

KSP was joined at the scene by Leslie County Fire Services and the Leslie County Sheriff’s Office.

The release states that after the units extinguished the fire, a body was located.

KSP detectives responded to the scene and began investigating the incident.

The initial investigation identified the victim as 68-year-old Rex Smallwood, Bear Branch. Smallwood was pronounced dead at the scene by the Leslie County Coroner’s Office.

KSP says no foul play is expected.

The investigation is ongoing.