The death of a Collinsville man, that was killed during a fire at his house, has been ruled an accident. 78-year-old Richard Harris was found dead at his home in the 200 block of Ridge Road at 2:30 p.m. on December 30.

The Fire Marshall of the Henry County Department of Public Safety said their investigation found that Harris was burning leaves in his backyard when his clothes caught on fire. He suffered burns to his whole body and was pronounced dead at the scene.