Body found in Anza fire
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A residence burned in Anza Monday morning, Feb. 4. While the fire was contained in less than 90 minutes, CAL FIRE investigators located a body within the structure. Identification of age, gender or other details was not available.
The structure was a doublewide manufactured home located in the 58700 block of Yaw Road.
After the fire was reported about 7 a.m., six engines and more than 20 firefighters responded.
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