One Dead In NW Dade House Fire

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MIAMI (CBSMiami) - A deadly house fire in northwest Miami-Dade claimed a man's life.

The owner of a home in the 9500 block of Little River Drive said his 21-year-old son set the fire just after 2 a.m.

He said his son was recently committed to a facility for mental health issues under the Baker Act.

The homeowner was able to escape the flames, his son did not.