A man was found dead in a burning house in McLean, Virginia, on Monday and an investigation is underway, authorities say.
Fairfax County firefighters were called to the 4000 block of Ridgeview Circle at about 9:15 a.m. They arrived and found a large brick home on fire.
A man was found dead in a bedroom, county police said. Police and the fire department are investigating the circumstances.
Flames and smoke could be seen in the area, which overlooks D.C., near Chain Bridge.
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The name of the man who died was not immediately released.
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The fire was put out after a short time.
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