A criminal investigation is underway after an early morning house fire in Livingston County.

Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox released details this morning of the fire of a home west of Chillicothe on Old Highway 190 around 4:30 a.m.

The investigation stems from the house being in a court ordered lockout, according to the Sheriff. He says that means his department is required by the court to assist in changing possession of the property.

Deputies reported at that time, one occupant allegedly made comments that they would burn the house. The investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff’s office, along with the State Fire Marshall’s Office, is ongoing.