Man killed, child taken to hospital after Firestone house fire

FREDERICK, Colorado — A man was found dead in a house fire Friday morning, the Frederick-Firestone Fire District (FFFD) says in a news release. 

Fire crews were called to a house fire at 6871 Summerset Ave. about 11:23 a.m. Friday. When they arrived, they were able to quickly put out the fire. The cause hasn't been determined.

Firefighters found Frank Ross Discaya Bennett, 28, dead in the residence and took a minor to the hospital for observation. 

FFFD was still conducting an investigation, with help from the Firestone Police Department. 

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