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Woman found dead in South Philadelphia house fire

A Philadelphia Fire Department ambulance.
A Philadelphia Fire Department ambulance.
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PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Authorities are trying to determine the cause of a house fire that killed a woman Wednesday morning in South Philadelphia.

Around 10:40 a.m., fire crews responded to Darien Street, near Oregon Avenue, for a fire with people possibly trapped inside.


Once the flames were extinguished a short time later, investigators found a woman dead in the living room. They have not released the victim's age or identity.

Officials said they do not yet know the cause but do not suspect arson.