Double fatal fire in Morgan County

The cause for a structure fire where two people died Friday morning is under investigation in Morgan County.

Morgan County Sheriff's Department reports show the fire was called in at approximately 6:45 a.m. at 21606 Missouri 52 in Barnett.

Fire fighters contained the fire, which was located in an upstairs apartment and found the body of a child inside.

A short time later the body of an adult female was also discovered inside the residence.

Deputies then notified the Missouri State Fire Marshals Office and the Missouri Highway Patrol for assistance with the investigation.

The names of the victims were not released, as of Friday afternoon.