CENTRAL - An 86-year-old man died in a morning house fire Thursday.

The fire was on Brown Road, the Central Fire Department said. It was reported around 8:02 Thursday morning, according to the fire department.

The body of a deceased man who is believed to be the homeowner, was found in the living room as firefighters searched the home.

Central Fire Department has asked for assistance in its investigation from the Baton Rouge Fire Department and the State Fire Marshal. 

Watch WBRZ News 2 at Noon and Thursday afternoon starting at 4 p.m. for late-breaking details on the fire and the investigation.

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