The Burke County Sheriff’s Office, State Bureau of Investigation, and the Burke County Fire Marshal’s Office are continuing to investigate the cause of the fire and the deaths of two individuals from the fatal house fire on Swink Street in Morganton. Agencies involved responded and remained on scene until the late hours of Sunday night.
One victim, Michael Curtis Hallyburton, 63, of Morganton, was located deceased at the residence. The name of the second victim will be released after the identity is confirmed, pending an autopsy.
No further information will be released at this time. Further updates will be released as new information becomes available.
Anyone with information involving this case should call 828-764-9558.