One dead following Monday house fire

An investigation is underway into house fire that occurred on Old Kellyton Road Monday. 

A man is dead after a Monday morning fire at a Kellyton home, according to the Alexander City Police Department.

Deputy Chief James Easterwood said the Alexander City police and fire departments initially responded to a 9-1-1 call at approximately 5:45 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23, after receiving a call reporting a house fire along Old Kellyton Road. 

William Marlow is a multimedia reporter for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. To reach William, email william.marlow@alexcityoutlook.com.