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Woman Killed In North Spokane House Fire

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SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. - One woman was found dead after a fire burned through her home Friday night.

It happened at Smith St. and Bruce Ave. just after 7:00pm.

When Fire District 9 firefighters arrived the roof was fully engulfed.

Sheriff's Deputy on scene confirmed one person was found dead inside. It is unclear if that woman died before the fire or because of it. Witnesses say neighbors broke windows and kicked in a door to get in but were unable to get to the elderly woman inside.

There is significant smoke and fire damage. The fire is under investigation.

 

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