The Bent County Sheriff’s Office is investigating following a fire Saturday in the 1700 block of 8^th Street in Las Animas.

One person was found dead at the home, and BCSO has termed the location as “an active crime scene” in a social media post. The person’s identity has not been released.

Eighth Street between Park and McAfee Avenues, as well as the intersection of 8^{th S}treet and McBride Avenue are closed and not expected to reopen until at least Monday.

The burned home is in a residential area on the western edge of Las Animas near Highway 50.

The Las Animas and La Junta Fire Departments and Colorado Bureau of Investigation are assisting in the investigation.