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Allegany County man dies in house fire

Troopers were called to a reported fire at a home on Bells Brook Road in the Town of Genesee around 4:30 a.m.

ALLEGANY COUNTY, N.Y. — An elderly Allegany County man died following a house fire early Friday.

Troopers were called to a reported fire at a home on Bells Brook Road in the Town of Genesee around 4:30 a.m.

Troopers say a person called first responders after they heard a smoke alarm and found a burning computer in the home. The person could not put out the fire and was unable to get the victim out of the house. 

The victim is identified as Charles E. Hollowell, 76.

Police do not believe foul play is involved. 

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