One person killed in Burke County structure fire

MIDVILLE, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – An overnight structure fire in Burke County claimed the life of one person, officials say.

Burke County Firefighters arrived on the scene of a single-story home on Kay Street in Midville at 11:21 p.m. Wednesday, with reports of heavy smoke showing, authorities say.

Multiple engine companies worked to get the fire under control.

The structure received major damage from the fire. The fire was deemed under control at 2 a.m. Thursday, with all fire units clearing by 5 a.m, according to officials…

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