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Coroner names victim killed in Christmas night house fire

Conway Fire Department

The Horry County Coroner’s Office has identified a 69-year-old victim killed in a Christmas night fire in Conway.

Glenn Singleton, of Conway, died as a result of injuries he sustained in a house fire on Tinkertown Avenue, said deputy coroner Michelle McSpadden.

Conway Fire Department responded to the a fire about 6:25 p.m. Tuesday, according to City of Conway Public Information Officer Taylor Newell.

There was only one person in the home during the fire, she said.

The blaze was out by 10 p.m. Newell said South Carolina Energy and Gas was on scene Tuesday night to cut gas to part of the neighborhood in association with the fire.

On Dec. 27, Conway officials said the cause was undetermined, but believed to be accidental. The fire started in teh master bedroom of the home.

This story was originally published December 26, 2018 at 11:30 AM.

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