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Drakesboro man dies when his home catches fire

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MUHLENBERG CO, KY (AP) -

A Muhlenberg County man died when his home caught fire late Friday night.

Kentucky State Police say that fire broke out inside an older travel-trailer on State Route 70 East in Drakesboro.  

Authorities say 70 year old Charles Smith was inside and was not able to get out.  

Fire investigators say it appears the fire was accidental.

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