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Man, 60s, dies in Winfield, Kansas, morning house fire: officials

The Winfield Fire Department said a man in his 60s died in house fire that ignited Wednesday morning.
The Winfield Fire Department said a man in his 60s died in house fire that ignited Wednesday morning. Courtesy

A man in his 60s died in a house fire Wednesday morning in Winfield, officials said.

Officials are still investigating the cause, but it’s believed the fire started from a heater in the house, according to Brad Klein with the Winfield Fire/EMS Department. The house fire was reported at 8:20 a.m. at a home in the 100 block of North Minnesota.

The man, who lived alone, was found dead inside, Klein said. Officials are not releasing his name until family has been notified.

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Michael Stavola
The Wichita Eagle
Michael Stavola is a former journalist for The Eagle.
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