One person died in a house fire early Monday morning in Clinton. The investigation into the death and the cause of the fire are ongoing by the Clinton Fire Department, Clinton Police Department and Clinton County Medical Examiner. The Clinton Fire Department was called out early in the morning to the fire to find the home engulfed in flames by the time they arrived.

It was brought under control in about half an hour. Fire fighters then confirmed the fatality. The victim has not been identified at this time.

By Dave Vickers, KROS,Clinton