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Foul play suspected after woman's body found in house on fire in Hogan's Creek, police say

Two people have been detained and police are working to determine if a crash that happened a block away from the fire is related.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla — Foul play is suspected Friday after a woman's body was found in a fire at an abandoned multi-unit housing building in the Hogan's Creek area, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

Police said around 8:25 a.m. the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department responded to the unit located at 1023 West 6th Street after reports that it was on fire. Inside the unit, a woman's body was found, according to police.

An accident occurred about a block away from the fire at the intersection of Mt. Herman Street and 5th St. West, police said. They are investigating whether the accident and the fire are related and two people have been detained. Police said they are interviewing those individuals to learn more.

JSO's Homicide Unit, Crime Scene Unit and the Fire Marshall's Office are investigating the incidents and cause of the fire.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 904-630-0500 or call CrimeStoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS to remain anonymous.

 

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