(Medaryville, IN) - A candlelight vigil is scheduled this evening for a child who died in a house fire in Pulaski County.

 

Officials were reportedly called to the home in Medaryville just before 2:30 a.m. yesterday where, upon arrival, witnesses revealed the child was still inside the burning structure. 

 

One adult and other children in the home made it out safely and were looked over by medics at the scene. However, rescuers were unable to reach the child who ultimately perished in the fire.

 

The cause of the incident is currently under investigation per authorities, and the identity of the child has not yet been released.

 

Churches in the area will hold the candlelight this evening at 6 p.m. at the Medaryville baseball diamond.