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Home owner killed in Belmont Co. fire

The name of a man killed in a Belmont County house fire is being released.

State Fire Marshal's Spokeswoman Lyn Tolan says the person who died in the blaze was the owner of the home, Richard Dunlap Sr.

The fire happened early Sunday morning on Scotts Lane in Bridgeport.

Another adult was injured, but was treated and released from the hospital.

The cause and origin of the fire are still under investigation.

Investigators are awaiting the coroner's report.