Elderly Man Dies In North Franklin House Fire

The Washington County Coroner’s office has identified the man who died in a structure fire Tuesday morning in North Franklin Township.  85 year old Gary Bigler was pronounced dead just after 7 a.m. The fire broke out just before 6 a.m. at his home along McElree Road.  Reportedly, it involved an apartment above a garage.  Heavy smoke was reported inside when first responders arrived on the scene. A cause and manner of death are pending.  The State Police Fire Marshall is investigating.