Kentucky State Police Investigates Deadly Pike County Fire

PIKEVILLE, Ky. (March 17, 2025) –The Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post received a 911 call on March 16, 2025 at 6:21 am of a structure fire in the Pikeville community.

Investigators were dispatched and responded to the scene located on Brushy Road in the Pikeville community of Pike County.  The preliminary investigation revealed emergency personnel located two deceased individuals inside the residence. The bodies were sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy and identification. The cause of the fire and death is under investigation. No foul play is suspected.

The ongoing investigation is being conducted by Detective Cody Stiltner. Detective Stiltner was assisted on scene by Kentucky State Police Post 9 personnel and Gulnare Volunteer Fire Department.

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