1 person dead and firefighter injured in early Wednesday morning structure fire

The Washington County Virginia Sheriff’s Office says that one person has died and a firefighter injured after a structure fire in Bristol early Wednesday morning. The fire took place at a home in Bristol overnight with one fatality confirmed and a firefighter was injured and transported to an area hospital. The extent of the firefighter’s injuries has not been provided. The sheriff’s office said it is investigating the fire in coordination with the Virginia State Police and will provide more details as they become available.