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Upshur County officials investigating after body found inside burning home

The fire remains under investigation.

UPSHUR COUNTY, Texas — A body was found inside a burning home on Thursday in Upshur County.

According to the Upshur County Sheriff Larry Webb, around 12:13 p.m. deputies and Upshur County fire crews responded to 2181 Farm-to-Market 1795 for a structure fire.

While crews worked the fire, officials located a body inside the residence.

The identity of the body has not been verified at this time. The body is being sent to Tyler for an autopsy.

The fire remains under investigation.

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