A South Ward fire early Monday morning claimed one life, NJ.com reported.
The fire started on the second floor of 218 W. Runyon St. shortly before 1 am. Officials did not immediately release any information about the victim, who was found dead at the scene.
Officials declined to comment on the cause of the fire.
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