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The blaze broke out around 11:40 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20 in Massapequa at Bayview Street East.
Upon arrival by officers and members of the Massapequa Fire Department, the house was fully engulfed in flames, Nassau County Police said.
During a subsequent investigation, a man was located in a small room in the front of the house. He was pronounced dead by a Nassau County Police Medic. His identity has not yet been released.
Three Massapequa firemen were injured fighting the fire, Nassau County Police said. One suffered a temporary loss of consciousness and another suffered a burn to his neck. Both were treated at the scene.
A third fireman injured his foot and was transported to a local nearby hospital for treatment.
The Nassau County Fire Marshall were also at the scene.
The investigation is ongoing.
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