(Fish Lake, IN) - A La Porte County man was found dead in a house fire Sunday morning.

About 7 a.m., emergency responders went to 214 Longshore Drive in Fish Lake. La Porte County Police said heavy smoke prevented entry into the home, but after the fire was knocked down, 64 year old Ronald Conrad was located deceased inside the residence.

The cause of the fire was under investigation, police said.

Volunteer firefighters from Lincoln Township, Pleasant Township and Kankakee Township responded to the blaze.  La Porte County Emergency Medical Service along with the La Porte County Coroner’s Office were also at the scene.