A man was found dead in a house fire in DeKalb County on Monday night, Channel 2 Action News reported.

The incident happened on Eula Circle in Doraville.

The man, in his 80s, lived alone and was found dead as crews worked to put out the fire, authorities told Channel 2. His name was not officially released.

Fire officials believe the man was dead before they received the 911 call about the blaze.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Please return for updates.

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Atlanta art and antiques appraiser and auctioneer Allan Baitcher (right) takes bids during a 2020 auction. Baitcher and his company, Peachtree Antiques, are being sued by a Florida multimillionaire who says he paid them $20 million for fakes. (AJC 2020)

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