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Coroner investigating after body found in burning Austintown home
The Mahoning County Coroner is investigating after a body was found in a home that caught fire in Austintown late Sunday.
Monday, July 17th 2023, 4:56 AM EDT
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AUSTINTOWN TWP., Ohio - The Mahoning County Coroner is investigating after a body was found in a home that caught fire in Austintown late Sunday.
Firefighters were called out shortly after 9:30 p.m. when it was reported that smoke was coming from a home on the 3600 block of Riblett Road and that one man may still be inside.
The first firefighter to arrive reported seeing flames in the attic of the 2-story home.
As more crews arrived, firefighters found the body of one person inside.
The identity of the person or cause of death has yet to be released.
The State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.
