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Man dies in Long Island house fire

Authorities say a man has died in an overnight house fire on Long Island.

The blaze occurred around 1 a.m. Wednesday in the village of Massapequa Park.

WABC says the fire apparently started in the living room and spread quickly. The victim was trapped on the second floor. Firefighters were driven back by the intense flames.

Officials say the fire may have been caused by an electrical problem.