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Man Found In Burning Building Identified
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Body was found in an abandoned bar near 16th and Izard Tuesday morning

The victim was 40 year old John Lucas.  His body was found burning inside the former Mac's Tavern early Tuesday morning

Captain Tim McCaw says a preliminary autopsy report shows Lucas died from smoke inhalation.  

The fire started just before 4:30 a.m. Lucas' body was found on the second floor of the building.  The cause of the fire is still being investigated.