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Name of man who died in Tuesday fire released

fireEMPORIA, Kan. (AP) — Fire officials continue to investigate the cause of a fire that killed a man at his home in Emporia.

Officials on Wednesday identified the victim as 64-year-old David Warnke. His body was found inside his home after the fire was extinguished Tuesday afternoon.

Authorities say they are investigating if Warnke was killed by the fire or if other factors were involved.

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