Kentucky State Police investigating fatal Leslie County structure fire

A Friday night structure fire in Leslie County has left three individuals dead, according to a press release by Kentucky State Police.

The release states that around 11 p.m., Kentucky State Police Post 13 was notified of a residential stricture fire along Highway 421 in Leslie County.

According to the press release, after emergency services extinguished the flames, three individuals were discovered deceased inside the home. The individuals were pronounced dead by the Leslie County Coroner’s Office and were identified as 56-year-old Lisa Marcum, 50-year-old Jadeana Begley, and 84-year-old June Nantz.

Kentucky State Police officers do not suspect foul play was involved in the incident, and the fire’s investigation remains ongoing.

The three bodies have been transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office in Frankfort for autopsies, according to Leslie County Coroner Greg Walker.

Leslie County High School has released a statement regarding Friday night’s fatal fire on Highway 421. According to a Facebook post, a student at Leslie County High School was impacted by the fire.

Read the statement below:

Eagle family, let’s show some love for one of our very own. We are deeply saddened for one of our students who lost everything in a devastating house fire last night. Let’s come together and show some love and compassion during this difficult time.

A GoFundMe account is being set up, so please look out for the QR code.

All donations can be dropped off at Appalachian Physical Therapy.

-Leslie County High School Eagles via Facebook