The Division of State Fire Marshal and Vinton County Sheriff's Office identified the victim from Wednesday's fire as Thomas Hagerty, 59.
The origin and cause of the fire remain under investigation, according to a news release.
Investigators are asking for information from the public. Anyone in the vicinity of the fire between 5-6 a.m. is encouraged to call the Vinton County Sheriff's Office at 740-596-5242.
Investigators want to know if anyone saw something out of the ordinary or have heard someone talking about the fire with an unusual level of knowledge or interest.
Investigators have also submitted fire debris to the Division of State Fire Marshal's Forensic Laboratory for analysis.
Fire investigators and sheriff's detectives are continuing interviews with family, neighbors, witnesses and first responders.
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