Flames engulf a Selden home Wednesday night where the body...

Flames engulf a Selden home Wednesday night where the body of an 81-year-old male resident was later found inside, Suffolk police said.  Credit: Chris Sabella

First responders at a Selden house fire Wednesday night found a person dead inside the residence, Suffolk police said.

The fire broke out at a home on Magnolia Drive near Talbot Lane, according to police, who said officers responded to the fire about 6:40 p.m.

Additional information, including the identity of the victim or how the fire started, was not immediately available.

Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel took the ferry over to Block Island for a weekend of fun. Credit: Randee Daddona

Updated now Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel took the ferry over to Block Island for a weekend of fun.

Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel took the ferry over to Block Island for a weekend of fun. Credit: Randee Daddona

Updated now Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel took the ferry over to Block Island for a weekend of fun.

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