1 dead, 5 injured in Lake View house fire

LAKE VIEW, Ala. (WBRC) - The Lakeview Fire District confirms one person died in a house fire Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 20.

Multiple crews responded to the fire around 3:10 p.m. on Royal Drive and saw flames from all sides.

There were six people in the home when the fire started. Two people were taken to the hospital by ambulance, one was taken via helicopter and two were transported by private vehicles. A body was found inside the home.

The State Fire Marshal is assisting in the investigation.

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