Authorities in nearby Warren County say a 47 year old man is believed to have died in a house fire Thursday morning in the Mt. Zion Community.

A body, believed to be that of 47 year old Troy Lavalley, was recovered from the house. The identity has not been confirmed.

Lavalley was the owner of the home.

A woman and her 7-year old twins were able to escape the fire unharmed.

Witnesses said Lavalley was sleeping in an upstairs bedroom when the fire broke out.