One Person Found Dead Following Newport News House Fire
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A man was found dead after a house fire broke out Friday afternoon in the 800 block of Lacon Drive in Newport News. Fire officials say crews were dispatched around noon, and when they arrived just minutes later, heavy smoke was already pouring out of the one-story home.
Firefighters went inside immediately. During their search, they located a man who was unconscious inside the house. He was brought outside, and emergency medical care was started right away. Despite those efforts, he was pronounced dead shortly afterward…