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Body Pulled From Burning Home In Westminster

WESTMINSTER, Colo. (AP) - Authorities are investigating after a body was pulled from a burning home in Westminster.

Westminster House Fire (3)
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Police spokeswoman Cheri Spottke says someone noticed smoke coming from the home near Semper Elementary School at about 10 a.m. Thursday, and firefighters found the body in the basement, where investigators believe the blaze started.

Westminster House Fire (2)
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Police have not released the name, gender or age of the victim or any information about how the fire started.

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