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Woman's body found under rubble in Southwest Philadelphia building: police

Woman's body found at fire scene in Southwest Philadelphia
Woman's body found at fire scene in Southwest Philadelphia 00:24

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Police say a woman's body was found under the rubble of a burned-out building in Southwest Philadelphia.

Construction workers found the body Saturday morning on the 7600 block of Este Avenue.

The building which served as transitional housing for the homeless caught fire early Thursday morning and was in the process of being demolished.

Initially on Thursday, fire officials said everyone who was inside had been accounted for.

Police have not released the identity of the woman.

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