McROBERTS, Ky. — A Letcher County man died in a house fire Saturday morning.

Just after 7:30 a.m., Kentucky State Police Post 13 was informed of a fire along Route 343 at McRoberts. Police and firefighters found the home engulfed in flames when they arrived on the scene.

Once the fire was extinguished, a search began for the homeowner, 70-year-old Robert Mullins. The remains of one person presumed to be Mullins were found in the house.

Police are continuing to investigate, but say foul play is not suspected. The remains have been sent to the state medical examiner’s office for autopsy and positive identification.