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High Ercall fire: Woman's body found in house

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Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service sent seven fire appliances to the scene

The body of a woman was found by firefighters tackling a blaze affecting two houses in Shropshire.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to The Moor Town, in High Ercall, on Saturday at 06:03 GMT.

One semi-detached house was fully ablaze and the first floor of the neighbouring property was affected.

The service said West Mercia Police had informed the woman's family and work was under way to determine the cause of the fire.

Chief fire officer Simon Hardiman said: "This is a tragic incident and our thoughts turn to family and friends at this difficult time."

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