Osage City (WIBW) - Authorities say a man who died in an overnight house fire set the fire himself.

The blaze was reported at 275 Main Street in Osage City early Thursday morning.

Investigators say 37-year-old John Couch intentionally set the fire. They say he died of smoke inhalation...

A neighbor says Couch lived in the home with his wife and 5 children. They were not there at the time of the fire.

A fund has been set up to help the family. Donations may be sent to Landmark National Bank, P.O. Box 244, Osage City, KS, 66523.