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One dead in Harnett County fire

Fire erupted at a mobile home Saturday morning, leaving a man dead, according to the Harnett County Sheriff's Office.

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COATS, N.C. — Fire erupted at a mobile home Saturday morning, leaving a man dead, according to the Harnett County Sheriff's Office.

Investigators said the mobile home, at 3249 Red Hill Church Road, was engulfed in flames when fire crews arrived at the scene about 3:45 a.m.

The body of Roger Townsend, 56, was found inside of the home. 

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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