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Deceased Person Located After Vacant Building Fire

Police responded to assist the Seattle Fire Department while they extinguished a fire in the 3400 block of Rainier Avenue South Thursday.

Just before 9:00 a.m., officers arrived at the location and were notified by an SFD fire marshal that a deceased person had been found in the building.

King County Medical Examiner’s Office took responsibility of the deceased person and will confirm cause and manner of death.

Arson Bomb Squad detectives responded and will up follow-up with further investigation if needed.