COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A person was found dead after firefighters responded to a fire in West Columbia early Saturday morning.

The West Columbia Police Department and Fire Department responded to the 1600 block of B Avenue at 3:54 am on Saturday.

According to officials, one person was found dead in the home.

Lexington County Coroner Magerete Fisher identified the victim as 65-year-old Lila Ann Gunter,

The West Columbia Police Department, SLED, and the Lexington County Coroner’s Office continue to investigate the incident.

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