A fire broke out in the boiler room of a one-story detached house in Songhak-myeon, Jecheon, North Chungcheong Province, at around 5:48 p.m. today (Nov. 5).

A man in his 70s, identified as Mr. A, was found dead following the incident.

The fire reportedly had already gone out by the time emergency responders arrived following a report from a witness.

Police believe Mr. A met his death while changing a briquette and are currently investigating the exact cause of the accident.

(Photo provided by Jecheon Fire Station)