Man dies in house fire

CENTREVILLE — Fairfax County fire officials say a Centreville man found dead in his burning home was killed by smoke inhalation and burns.

Officials say the fire at the home Monday afternoon was caused by an electric heater and electric blanket that were too close to combustible materials.

The man’s name was not released pending notification of his family.

Fire department spokesman Dan Schmidt says firefighters pulled the man out of the house before the blaze became too intense. He says the man was found on the second floor, where the fire is thought to have started.