Deadly duplex fire in Old East Dallas

A man is dead and a woman is being treated for severe burns after a duplex fire in Old East Dallas

Firefighters were called to the two story home in the 5400 block of Gurley Avenue just before 1:00 a.m. Saturday, said officials with Dallas Fire Rescue.

A third person was treated at the scene, Dallas Fire Rescue officials said.

Arson investigators have determined the fire started in the living room but they’re looking into whether it was deliberately set.