Multiple Agencies Investigating Fatal Union City Fire

Indiana State Fire Marshal investigators are working with local fire officials to determine the cause of a fatal fire that occurred in the early morning hours Wednesday in Union City, Ind (Randolph County).

Local crews were called at about 3:20 a.m. to a rural address on Greenville Pike with a reported possible entrapment. They arrived to find a home fully involved with fire. Crews were unable to make entry and were forced to work to contain the blaze as much as possible.

After extinguishing the fire, crews entered the remaining structure and found a deceased male, approximately 60 years old. Investigators are awaiting DNA results to confirm the victim’s identity.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation. No foul play is expected. No additional information is available.

Responding agencies included Union City Fire Department, Union City (Ohio) Fire Department, Winchester Fire Department and the Ward Township Fire Department. Randolph County EMS and County Coroner also were on scene.