Elderly man found dead after shed fire in South Daytona, firefighters say

SOUTH DAYTONA, Fla. — A death investigation is underway after an elderly man was found dead after a fire Saturday afternoon.

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Firefighters in South Daytona said they responded to the fire in a shed at around 12:08 p.m. on Reed Canal Road.

After putting out the active fire, crews found a 71-year-old man dead inside of the shed.

The State Fire Marshal has been called to investigate, officials said.

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Firefighters said the man’s death does not appear to be foul play.

The cause of the fire and identity of the man was not released by police.

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Channel 9 will continue to monitor this incident and give updates on Eyewitness News.

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