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Body Found In Garage After Fire, Philadelphia Police Say

One person is dead after a garage caught fire in southwest Philadelphia early on Thursday, March 21, authorities say.

Philadelphia Fire Department truck

Philadelphia Fire Department truck

Photo Credit: Facebook/Philadelphia Fire Department

Police and firefighters were called to the 7600 block of Este Avenue in the city's Eastwick neighborhood just before 1:30 a.m., PPD said. After the flames were extinguished firefighters found the victim's body inside the garage, according to police. 

They were pronounced dead at the scene. Officials did not report their name. 

The Fire Marshal is investigating, police added. 

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