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Erie County Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal fire in Town of Wales

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TOWN OF WALES, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Erie County Sheriff's office announced its Fire Investigation Unit is investigating a fatal fire in the Town of Wales.

Deputies responded to Strykersville Road near Centerline Road around 11:20 p.m. Saturday. The Holland and Wales fire companies were working to extinguish the flames.

According to the sheriff's office the homeowner, 84-year-old Viestarts Racenis, was found dead in the house.

The fire remains under investigation.