1 dead in early-morning West Chester fire

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By Denise G. Callahan
May 14, 2021
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A man has died after a fire early this morning in West Chester Twp.

Township spokeswoman Barb Wilson said emergency crews responded to a fire at about 4 a.m. Friday at a single-family home in the 6900 block of Forest View Court.

The Butler County coroner was called, and one man was pronounced dead.

Wilson said the fire is under investigation by the fire marshal.

The Journal-News will update this story as more information is available.

West Chester emergency crews responded to a fire at about around 4 a.m. on Friday, May 14, 2021, at a single-family home in the 6900 block of at 6964 Forest View Court. One man died in the fire. NICK GRAHAM / STAFF

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Denise has been reporter with Cox since 2006. She covers Butler County government including all elected office holders, departments and independent boards; Ross and West Chester townships. She strives to deliver the most impactful, comprehensive and crucial information about all aspects of local government to her readers every day.