Woman dies in Independence house fire

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     (AP) – Authorities say an elderly woman has been killed in

house fire in Independence.

     The Kansas City Star reports that crews responded early Wednesday and found

flames and smoke pouring out of the front windows and doors. The blaze was

brought under control in about 10 minutes.

     Fire officials said there was only one person inside the house at the time of

the fire. The woman’s name wasn’t immediately released, and the cause of the

fire is under investigation.




   

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