House fire

LEESBURG, Fla. — One person died in a house fire on South Truett Street early Friday morning, according to the Leesburg Fire Rescue. Leesburg firefighters were dispatched to 109 S. Truett St. around 12:45 a.m. and arrived about five minutes later. Lake County Fire Rescue also responded to assist. The person’s identity has not been released pending confirmation and notification of next of kin. The Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the fire’s origin and cause.