One Dead, Following House Fire near Medaryville

A house fire in rural Medaryville has claimed a life. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office says it happened Monday afternoon around 2:30, in the 9000 block of County Road 300 North. When Medaryville firefighters arrived, they reportedly found a deceased victim inside the home. The victim’s name has not yet been released. The Sheriff’s Office is helping with the investigation.

The Pulaski County Coroner’s Office continues to work to determine a positive ID on the decedent and determine the cause and manner of death.

Other assisting agencies include the Winamac and North Judson fire departments, the Pulaski County Coroner’s Office, the Pulaski County Emergency Management Agency, the Medaryville Police Department, the Indiana State Fire Marshal’s Office, and Indiana State Police.