Christmas Tragedy: Canton Man Dies in House Fire
CANTON, Ohio--A deadly fire has claimed the life of a Canton man.

The blaze broke out at 10:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve at a home on Smith Avenue in Canton.

The Stark County Coroners Office tells Fox 8 News, 23-year-old Sean Powers died of smoke inhalation.

The fire started in the first floor apartment where Powers was staying.

Powers was found in his bedroom. According to officials, it appeared he tried to get out of his room, but was overcome by smoke and collapsed onto the floor.

The home had been converted into a duplex. A family that lives on the second floor escaped without injury.

The cause of the blaze is under investigation.