(Sunman, IN) - A home in Sunman went up in flames on Sunday, leaving an elderly man without a home.
The blaze was reported just before 9:00 a.m. at 13654 Tangman Road in Dearborn County.
The home was mostly consumed by flames when firefighters arrived. They stayed on the scene extinguishing the blaze until about 5:00 p.m.
Resident Fred McKenzie was home at the time of the fire, but made it out safely. However, his house is considered a complete loss. He is now being assisted by the Dearborn and Ohio County Red Cross.
Investigators believe the fire was sparked when a lamp fell onto a matress.
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