KSP investigating after Hart Co. man dies in structure fire

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A Hart County man has died in a structure fire in Summersville.

Kentucky State Police said 67-year-old Freddie A. Wells, of Summersville, perished after a detached garage also used as a barn was destroyed by a fire. The fatal blaze occurred early Tuesday afternoon.

Troopers and detectives responded to the scene, and found Wells deceased in the debris, state police said. The adjacent residence was unoccupied and not damaged.

The cause of death has not been released. KSP Det. Courtney Milam is leading the investigation.

By Ken Howlett, News Director

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