JOHNSON COUNTY, Ky. (WMDJ) — A 77-year-old man was found dead following a house fire Tuesday morning in the Stambaugh community.

According to the W.R. Castle Volunteer Fire Department, crews were dispatched just before 8 a.m. to a residential fire along Route 1559. Firefighters arrived within eight minutes and found a mobile home on fire.

Crews entered the home, quickly extinguished the flames, and searched the residence. During that search, they located Clarence VanHoose deceased in a bedroom.

A preliminary investigation by the Kentucky State Fire Marshal’s Office found no signs of foul play. Investigators say the fire was likely caused by improperly discarded smoking materials. Officials also noted there were no smoke detectors inside the home.

One firefighter was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation.

W.R. Castle Fire and Rescue was assisted by Rockhouse Fire & Rescue, Oil Springs Fire & Rescue, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, and Paintsville EMS.