LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A person rescued from a burning home in Newburg on Tuesday has died.

On Wednesday, the Fern Creek Fire Department Assistant Chief Dewayne Hutchens said the victim, who has not been identified, died from injuries sustained in the fire.

The fire happened just after 7 a.m. on Tuesday in the 4200 block of Monticello Road.

Hutchens said firefighters saw heavy smoke coming from the building before entering.

After entering the home, firefighters discovered a person was still inside.

The person was transported to an area hospital for treatment but died Wednesday, Hutchens confirmed to WHAS11.

Investigators are still working to determine how the fire started.

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