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Detectives called to the scene of a deadly fire in Braddock

Homicide detectives called to the scene of a deadly fire
Homicide detectives called to the scene of a deadly fire 01:55

BRADDOCK, Pa. (KDKA) - At least one person is dead due to a fire in Braddock on Mills Avenue.

Allegheny County Police detectives are on the scene at the request of the fire marshal due to the death at the scene. 

According to authorities on the scene, the call came to 911 around 2:30 on Friday afternoon. 

Several crews were called in response along with Pennsylvania State Police and county homicide detectives as a body was found inside the home. 

The cause of the fire is under investigation as is the cause of death. 

The victim was identified by the medical examiner as 77-year-old Natalie Stecki. 

This makes six deadly fires in our area in less than one week. 

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