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1 Dead Following House Fire In Olney, Officials Say

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A fire swept through a home in the Olney section of the city killing one person Saturday morning. Fire crews responded to a home in the area of 6th and Grange Streets around 7 a.m.

Firefighters rescued several people from the roof of the house.

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After the fire was placed under control, firefighters conducted a search of the home and located one deceased person.

No word on what caused the fire at this time.

An investigation is ongoing.

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