UPDATE: 8:44 P.M. -- The Macon-Bibb Fire Department Arson Investigators are investigating the fire to determine its cause.
Firefighters were able to prevent the fire from spreading to other houses.
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office reported that G.B.I. Crime Lab will perform an autopsy on Baird to determine his cause of death.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
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UPDATE: 7:45 P.M. -- Firefighters responded to a house fire on 5276 Zebulon Road a little after 7:00 PM.
Both sides of the road are closed to traffic as EMS and firefighters worked to safely escort residents away from the fire and put the remaining fire out.
Deputy Coroner Ronnie Miley reported that a male victim was found inside the home. The victim has been identified as 78-year-old Raphael Francis Baird.
Miley reported that Baird was pronounced dead on scene.
EMS, Firefighters, and officers are continuing to investigate and secure the area.
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MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- Fire, EMS, and rescue were spotted hurrying down Zebulon Road by a WGXA viewer and our crews headed out.
Ereina Plunkett got to the scene on Zebulon Road and saw a firehose leading up a long driveway and multiple emergency vehicles on-site.
A firefighter on the scene advised that they were putting out hotspots at the house.
At the time, we're working to learn more and we will keep you updated as information is released.