Man killed in Arkansas house fire, authorities say

A man died in an early morning fire Friday in Fort Smith, officials said.

The Fort Smith Fire Department responded shortly before 4 a.m. to a fire at a home at 2300 Birnie Ave., Fire Marshal Teddy Abbey said.

The resident, who was dead at the scene, was found in a bedroom area, according to authorities. Officials have not released the identity of the resident.

No firefighters were injured.

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