Woman found dead in Tukwila apartment fire

TUKWILA, Wash. (AP) - Authorities say a woman was pronounced dead after a fire at her apartment in Tukwila.

KOMO-TV reports firefighters responded to the apartment complex at about 8:05 a.m. Monday on reports of a fire at the Hampton Heights Apartments.

Tukwila emergency manager Marty Grisham says smoke and flames were coming from one unit in the building when crews arrived.

Authorities say a woman was found inside the apartment. She was removed by firefighters and pronounced dead.

Authorities say no foul play is suspected. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Information from: KOMO-TV, http://www.komotv.com/