79-year-old resident dies in house fire in Willingboro

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House fire on Medley Lane in Willingboro, N.J.

WILLINGBORO, N.J. - A fast-moving fire at a Burlington County home has left a 79-year-old person dead, authorities say.

Willingboro police say firefighters responded to the home around 5 p.m. Sunday.

The body of Miriam Barron was found a short time later when firefighters made entry to the residence, authorities said.

House fire on Medley Lane in Willingboro, N.J.

No other injuries were reported.

House fire on Medley Lane in Willingboro, N.J.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, though authorities said it is not considered suspicious.

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