RAYMOND, Neb. (AP) — Authorities have identified a 70-year-old man who died Monday night in a house fire near the small Lancaster County community of Raymond.
The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday said firefighters found the body of Gerald F. Socha after being called to a house fire.
An autopsy showed Socha died due to smoke inhalation and burns. Two dogs were rescued from the fire.
The State Fire Marshal determined the fire was caused by faulty electrical components.
Raymond is about 14 miles northwest of Lincoln.