Son Charged With Starting Hempfield Twp. Fire That Killed 92-Year-Old Father

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HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – Police charged Douglas Novak, 40, with arson early Friday after allegedly setting fire to his family home and killing his 92-year-old father, Frank.
Police said Frank Novak was found dead in his bedroom. Police believe his door was closed during the fire due to the flames not spreading beyond the bedroom doorway.
Police said they responded to the house fire just after 9 p.m. Thursday and heard from a neighbor that an unknown ma