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Woman Found Dead, Had Burns On Body After Firefighters Responded To Calls For Smoke At Society Hill Apartment

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A woman was discovered dead after firefighters responded to calls for smoke at an apartment in Society Hill. It happened on the 700 block of Lombard Street, shortly after 9:30 a.m.

The identity of the 58-year-old woman has not been released.

Police say she was unresponsive and had burns on her body.

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

An investigation is ongoing.

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