1 dead after Fultondale house fire Friday night

FULTONDALE, Ala. (WBRC) - A late-night fire in Fultondale left one person dead Friday night.

According to Fultondale Fire & Rescue, firefighters responded to a residential fire in the Dave Cliff Forest neighborhood off Sayers Road at 11:54 p.m.

Using multiple hoses, firefighters worked to control the fire while searching the two-story home. While the fire was under control by 12:41 a.m., first responders found one person dead in the home.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones during this difficult time,” Fultondale Fire Chief Justin McKenzie said. “The identity of the victim will be released by the Jefferson County Coroner/Medical Examiner’s Office after next of kin have been notified.”

McKenzie said the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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