Investigators have released the name of the man who died in a fire in Wellston, Ohio.

Fire officials say the victim is 60-year old Clarence R. Buskirk. The fire happened early Tuesday inside an apartment at 1439 South Pennsylvania Avenue.

Investigators say Mr. Buskirk’s body was found in a storage room closet about 5 feet from an exit door. They say fire started in a living room couch. Investigators are looking at smoking material that may have been improperly disposed of.

Investigators also found non-working smoke alarm in the apartment. They say the charged battery was not making contact.

Right now, fire officials have not been able to locate any of Mr. Buskirk’s relatives. Anyone with information should call the Wellston Fire Department.