Man killed when fire tears through Queens home

JAMAICA, Queens (WABC) -- A man was killed in a fire at a home in Queens.

The fire broke out Thursday night in the home on Mathias Ave in Jamaica.

The 60-year-old was found dead with burns throughout his entire body.

The cause of the fire is unknown, but officials are looking into whether a space heater is to blame.

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