Conroe man found dead after house fire

In Conroe a man in his late 60s or early 70s was found dead inside his home after a fire.

Investigators say the flames somehow started on the couch but didn’t spread.

Officials say the man, who was found on the kitchen floor, died of smoke inhalation.

The smoke detector that was closet to the fire was reportedly not working.

Two years ago, the victim’s wife died after a carbon monoxide leak inside that same home.