House Fire Claims Life Of 17-Year-Old Boy In Florence

The fire department is investigating the fire along with assistance from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. The cause of the fire is unknown.

A house fire in Florence claimed the life of one person.

The flames broke out on Saturday morning at a residence on Diggs Avenue. Florence Fire Department crews arrived on the scene and found 17-year-old Javonn Murray who was taken to a hospital by EMS where he later died.

The fire department is investigating the fire along with assistance from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. The cause of the fire is unknown.