TOPEKA (KSNT) - Investigators have discovered a house fire Sunday evening in central Topeka is now considered a homicide. The Topeka Fire Department (TFD) shared in a news release that a fatal house fire Sunday evening was intentionally set. According to the news release, the victim is an adult male. Once next of kin is notified, TFD will announce the identification of the victim. The incident is being investigated as a homicide by TFD, with the Topeka Police Department assisting. ‘Suspicious device’ on Ratone Street was identified by RCPD Around 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, TFD responded to reports of a house fire in central Topeka. First responders arrived at the 1600 block of SW Buchanan Street to find heavy smoke and flames coming from a two-story residence. After performing a search, fire fighters found one individual upstairs who was pronounced deceased. In an interview with detectives, Reynolds admitted it was him in the surveillance video. He told them he liked to take care of old people and Hanson was one of several he visited frequently. At the time of his interview with police, he had a cut on his hand that was scabbed over and healing. For more crime news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here.