Man dies after kitchen fire spreads to upstairs bedroom

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FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — A man died Tuesday evening after a kitchen fire spread to an upstairs bedroom at a south Fulton County home, officials said.

The fire occurred on Ponderosa Court just outside College Park, Fulton County Assistant Fire Chief Jack Butler said.

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Butler said the victim, believed to be between his 40s and 50s, is the brother of the homeowner, who was not home.

Two others lived in a basement portion of the home, but were able to escape, Butler said.

The victim’s name has not been released pending notification of next of kin.