Person found dead in a Queen Creek house fire, investigation underway

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One person is dead after a residential fire in Queen Creek.

According to Queen Creek Police, the fire happened near the intersection of Hunt Highway and Power Road on Saturday, Sept. 21.

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Maricopa County Sheriff's Office also responded to the scene and said that first responders found a body inside after the fire was extinguished.

The victim was identified as 82-year-old Gary McDonald.

Detectives are investigating the cause of the fire.

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