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One dead in Salt Lake City house fire

Posted at 8:14 AM, Nov 02, 2019
and last updated 2019-11-03 00:48:19-04

SALT LAKE CITY - A person was found dead inside a home that caught fire in Salt Lake City early Saturday morning.

The fire broke out around 8:00 a.m. at 1330 South and 1100 East, according to the Salt Lake City Fire Department.

Investigators found accelerants inside the home, as well as a grenade.

The identity of the victim was not immediately released. Police say it appeared he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.