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(KAIR)--The investigation is continuing into the death of a Leavenworth man whose body was found at the scene of a weekend apartment fire.
The Leavenworth Times reports the fire happened around 11:00 Saturday morning at 948 Cheyenne Street.
A neighbor reported the fire, which the newspaper reports happened in the kitchen area of the duplex.
The fire was out when firefighters arrived, and it’s believed the man had attempted to extinguish the flames.
An autopsy is being conducted. The victim's name has not been made public.
The Kansas State Fire Marshal’s Office is assisting the investigation, in conjunction with the Leavenworth Fire Department.
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