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Two Dead Following Quincy House Fire- Updated
Multiple media outlets are reporting the victims of the fatal house fire in Quincy are believed to be Edward and Lillian Burton.
Original Story:
An early morning house fire in the 1700 block of Oak in Quincy claims two lives. Quincy firefighters were called to the scene around 2:30 a-m. They arrived to find the south side of the house engulfed in flames. One person was found dead in the house. Another person was taken to Blessing Hospital where that individual died according to Quincy Fire Chief Joe Henning. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway
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