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SJSO: Body found in house fire

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — The St. Johns Sheriff’s Office (SJSO) and Fire Marshalls are actively investigating a house fire where a deceased body was found.

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At approximately 5:15 p.m., SJSO and the St. Johns Fire Rescue responded to a residential fire on Coral Circle on Anastasia Island.

First responders discovered a deceased body inside the residence shortly after extinguishing the flames.

SJSO states that after a preliminary investigation from the SJSO Major Crimes Unit Detectives, no foul play is currently suspected. The official cause of death is yet to be determined.

This is an active investigation, stay turned for more details.

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