1 dead in fire at Whitfield County home

The aftermath of the fire (Whitefield County Fire Department)

Authorities in Whitfield County are investigating after fatal house fire on Monday.

What we know:

Officials say firefighters were called to a home on Tunnel Hill Varnell Road at around 8:45 a.m. on Monday.

Authorities shared a photo of the completely destroyed single-family home on their Facebook page.

While details about the fire are limited, officials have confirmed that one death has been connected with the blaze.

What we don't know:

Authorities have not released the name of the individual found dead after the fire. 

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The Source: Information for this report came from a Facebook post by the Whitfield County Fire Department. 

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