SALINE CO.- Authorities have identified the man who died from the early morning fire on Friday.

Fire crews responded to a house fire on Benton Road in Eldorado. They knew someone was in the home, and upon entering they had found 81 year-old John Dishman inside.

Authorities believe he had died of smoke inhalation. Results are still waiting to be released from the autopsy scheduled on Saturday.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, though reports state that police believe it to be arson.