1 dead in fire at Whitfield County home

Published March 4, 2025 8:27 AM EST

The aftermath of the fire (Whitefield County Fire Department)

Authorities in Whitfield County are investigating after fatal house fire on Monday.

What we know:

Officials say firefighters were called to a home on Tunnel Hill Varnell Road at around 8:45 a.m. on Monday.

Authorities shared a photo of the completely destroyed single-family home on their Facebook page.

While details about the fire are limited, officials have confirmed that one death has been connected with the blaze.

What we don't know:

Authorities have not released the name of the individual found dead after the fire. 

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The Source: Information for this report came from a Facebook post by the Whitfield County Fire Department. 

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