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Officials ID man found dead in Ottumwa fire
Authorities have identified a man found dead in a fire at a motel in Ottumwa.
The Ottumwa Courier says firefighters found 48-year-old Frederick Eaton, of Ottumwa, inside a room at the Royal Rest Motel on Wednesday.
Eaton?s name was released on Thursday.
Firefighters found a small, smoky fire inside the room. They say it appears an improperly discarded cigarette started the fire.
An autopsy is pending, but ...
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Sep. 30, 2018 7:53 pm
Authorities have identified a man found dead in a fire at a motel in Ottumwa.
The Ottumwa Courier says firefighters found 48-year-old Frederick Eaton, of Ottumwa, inside a room at the Royal Rest Motel on Wednesday.
Eaton?s name was released on Thursday.
Firefighters found a small, smoky fire inside the room. They say it appears an improperly discarded cigarette started the fire.
An autopsy is pending, but officials believe Eaton died as a result of smoke inhalation.
