Just before 5 a.m. on March 14, Forsyth County Fire Department units responded to multiple reports of a residential structure fire at 9040 Fairlane Trail (northeast portion of Forsyth County, off of Bethel Road). The first arriving units encountered a single-family, single-story home fully involved in fire. Fire suppression efforts were immediately begun and a positive water supply was obtained from a nearby fire hydrant. Once the fire was under control, firefighters began searching the remnants of the building and quickly located the remains of one person. Fire investigators were immediately requested and arrived on the scene shortly thereafter.

Three (3) adjacent homes were also damaged by radiant heat from the primary fire.

The fire remains under investigation by the Forsyth County Fire Marshal’s office. Additionally, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division is working in concert with fire investigators. Fire and law enforcement will have a presence on scene and in the area throughout the day.

The cause of death of the deceased will be determined and/or released by the Forsyth County Coroner’s Office.