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(KLZA)-- One fatality is confirmed in an early Sunday morning fire in Vesta, Nebraska, located in Johnson County.
A press release from the Johnson County Attorney's office says fire fighters from Tecumseh and other mutual aid Fire Departments responded to the call at 61280, 726.55 Road at approximately 5:20 A.M.
The structure was a total loss. No other injuries were reported. The fatality appears to be an occupant of the structure. An autopsy has been ordered by the Johnson County Attorney. The name of the deceased is being withheld pending positive identification.
The Nebraska State Fire Marshall's Office was requested to conduct an investigation into the cause of the fire by the Tecumseh Fire Department. The Johnson County Sheriff's Office and Johnson County Attorney is assisting in the investigation.
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