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One of 2 killed in Franklin fire identified

One of two men killed in a Franklin Township fire was identified Monday morning.

Robert Fritzinger, 50, of Lehighton, died Monday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest.

He was pronounced dead at 4:06 a.m.

The fire broke out in at 75 Main Road in Franklin Township just before 5:22 p.m. Sunday.

Another man died at the scene. His identity has not been released.

Seven people were also displaced in the fire. The Red Cross is assisting those people.