DAYTON — A man is dead after a house fire in Dayton early Monday morning.
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Around 12:47 a.m., crews were dispatched to the 5800 block of Kendon Street on reports of a house fire, according to a Montgomery County Regional Dispatch Sergeant.
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Upon arrival, crews found heavy fire throughout the home and through the roof.
Initial searches were limited due to the heavy fire conditions, according to Dayton fire officials.
Once the fire was under control, crews were able to do a comprehensive search and found one adult man inside the home.
The man was pronounced deceased on the scene, according to fire officials.
The Montgomery County Coroner’s office confirmed to News Center 7 that they responded to the scene.
Dayton Police Homicide Detectives also responded to the scene.
No other injuries were reported at the scene. The house is considered a total loss.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation at this time.
If you have any information regarding the fire, contact Dayton Fire Department Fire Investigators at 937-333-TIPS.
News Center 7 will continue to follow this story.
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