John Chu, an 89-year-old mathematician, has been identified as the man who died in Monday's early morning house fire in Hartsdale, according to The Journal News.
Chu's wife, 85-year-old Nan Chu, was rescued from the 6:05 a.m. blaze and was listed in critical condition at Westchester Medical Center.
Fire officials said it appeared John Chu was cooking in the kitchen of the 7 Frost Lane home when the fire started. The home was not equipped with smoke detectors, according to The Journal News.
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