Body found at scene of fire near 44th and Washington streets in Phoenix

PHOENIX — Phoenix police are investigating after a body was found in a burned area near Sky Harbor International Airport early Friday morning.

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Officers were first called to the scene near 44th and Madison streets after midnight for reports of a fire.

Police say the fire, located in a canal area, was extinguished, and the body of a man was located.

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The person has not been identified.

Investigators are still working to determine if the person died before or during the fire.

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The Medical Examiner’s Office is investigating along with police.