UPDATE: Woman found dead following Warren County fire

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A Warren County house fire is under investigation after one female was found dead.

According to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a request to assist the Richardsville Volunteer Fire Department along Kentucky 185.

Authorities say they were called to the scene of a structure fire, and a dead female was found inside of the residence.

Deputies responded and requested the WCSO criminal investigators and crime scene team.

In addition, arson investigators with the Bowling Green Fire Department were requested.

The female was taken to the Louisville Medical Examiner’s Office Monday night for an autopsy. Authorities say that autopsy will be completed Tuesday morning.

Assisting at the scene were the Warren County Coroner’s Office, Richardsville Fire Department, WCSO CID and WCSO Crime Scene Team. BGFD Fire Investigators and the fire marshal also responded to investigate.

The investigation remains ongoing.

News 40 will update this information after next-of-kin has been notified and a name has been released.