1 dead after Callaway County house fire

MILLERSBURG (AP) - Authorities are investigating a deadly house fire in central Missouri.

The fire was reported just before 3:30 a.m. Sunday near Millersburg. A victim was found dead inside the home after crews extinguished the blaze.

The Callaway County Sheriff's Office said Sunday afternoon that a preliminary identification has been made, but the victim's name will not be released pending an autopsy and positive identification.

The Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office is helping with the investigation.