RICE COUNTY — Authorities are working to determine the cause of a fatal fire in Rice County and have identified the man who died.

Late Friday, fire crews responded to the fire at a home in the 400 Block of Southerland Street in Chase, according to Rice County Sheriff Bryant Evans.

Beverly G. Boatright, 66, was pronounced dead at the scene. Andrea Dry, 59, was transported to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, according to Evans.

The family dog also died in the blaze. The home is considered a total loss, according to Evans.

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RICE COUNTY — Authorities are working to determine the cause of a fatal fire in Rice County.

Late Friday, fire crews responded to the fire at a home in Chase on U.S. 56 approximately 25 miles east of Great Bend, according to Rice County Sheriff Bryant Evans.

One occupant of the home died and another was transported for treatment. Authorities have not identified the victims.

Sheriff Evans  will release additional details on the fire Monday.