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Woman Found Dead Following Rowhome Fire In Wilmington

WILMINGTON, Del. (CBS) - Authorities are investigating after a woman was found dead following a fire in Wilmington. Flames broke out at a rowhome at 511 Springer Street, just after 1o a.m. Wednesday.

Authorities say they found a woman dead on the second floor.

Woman Found Dead Following Rowhome Fire In Wilmington

Authorities also say a maintenance worker tried to rescue the woman before firefighters arrived but had to turn back because of the smoke and flames.

The family identified the victim as Joyce Charles.

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Joyce Charles (Photo credit: Family)

The cause of the fire is unclear.

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