Authorities have released the identity and cause of death of a man who died in a house fire in Evansville Sunday night.
Vanderburgh County Chief Deputy Coroner Steven Locklear reports to WMSK News that 37 year old Brian Lee Stoops died as a result of smoke inhalation.
Firefighters responded to the at 1508 East Illinois Street around 9:00 Sunday night.
The Evansville Fire Department is investigating the cause of the fire.