Fire that killed Kentucky teenager ruled electrical accident

Video of previous coverage ASHLAND, Ky. (WOWK) - The Ashland house fire that claimed the life of a teenage girl has been ruled an electrical fire. On Friday, the Ashland Fire Department announced that the investigation determined the fire "was electrical in origin." The fire broke out at a home in the 3300 block of Central Avenue on Tuesday. The Ashland Fire Department said when they arrived on scene, two neighboring homes were heavily involved in a fire, and a third home was "beginning to ignite." Following the investigation, the AFD announced the fire began in the middle house and spread to the home's exterior. Because they were so close in proximity, it then spread to the homes on either side. Latest News: The fire department and the coroner's office say crews immediately began search and rescue operations and that seven people, including five children, were home at the time of the fire. The AFD says residents told them the 13-year-old, later identified as Brooklyn Johnson, was trapped inside the middle house. Firefighters say they were able to find Brooklyn and get her out of the home through a window by using a Vent-Enter-Search rescue. Paramedics on scene began medical treatment, and she was taken to King's Daughters for medical treatment, where "resuscitation efforts" continued. The coroner's office says despite the efforts, Brooklyn died just before 8 p.m. Brooklyn was a student at Ashland Middle School, and additional counselors have been on site for students and staff. A GoFundMe has been set up to help with funeral costs and also repairs to the home. For anyone looking to donate, click here. The AFD says there is no evidence of arson or foul play and that this was an accidental fire. Along with the Ashland Fire Department, the Russell, Westwood, and Cattletsburg fire departments also responded to the fire. For more news from across the Tri-State, click here.