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Officials identify victim in fatal Avon house fire

AVON, Ind. (WISH) — Officials in Avon have identified the victim of a fatal fire Sunday afternoon.

A fire broke out at the home in the 4800 block of Gibbs Road just before 12:45 p.m. Sunday.

Upon arrival, officials found a deceased male inside of the residence. 

The man was identified Tuesday as 84-year-old Earnest Coffman.

The cause of the fire is not yet known.