81-year-old man killed in raging fire at Long Island home, cops say

An 81-year-old man was killed in a large fireplace that ravaged his Lengthy Island dwelling Wednesday night, authorities stated. 

Earl Rahman was discovered lifeless inside the house on Magnolia Drive close to Talbot Lane in Selden, the place firefighters battled a blaze that erupted there round 6:20 p.m., Suffolk County Police stated. 

Stunning footage reveals the house fully enveloped in raging flames as firefighters converge on the scene. 

A large fireplace tore by way of a Lengthy Island dwelling on Magnolia Drive close to Talbot Lane in Selden on Feb. Feb. 16, 2022.

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Earl Rahman, 81, was discovered lifeless inside the house.

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The blaze erupted round 6:20 p.m. on Feb. 16, 2022.

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No different accidents had been reported. 

A preliminary investigation reveals that the fireplace was non-criminal in nature, police stated. 

Firefighters ultimately bought the blaze underneath management.

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An image of the house earlier than the lethal blaze.