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Clovis man dies in house fire

A Clovis man is dead, victim of a house fire that Clovis Police believe he intentionally set.

Allen Wayne Kowal, 59, of the 1200 block of Wallace Street, died of smoke inhalation inside his home from a fire he started Friday according to Clovis Police Lieutenant Trevor Thron.

Thron said the case is being investigated jointly by the Clovis Police Department and the State Fire Marshal.

Thron said no foul play is suspected.