1 dead after Houston house fire on Doulton

HOUSTON - One person was found dead after a house fire in southeast Houston on Monday night.

The fire was reported around 10 p.m. in the 5800 block of Doulton.

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When firefighters arrived, they found flames coming from the home.

During a primary search, they found a person dead in a bedroom, officials say.

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The identity of the person has not been released.

Fire officials say it appears the fire started in a bedroom, but investigators will have to verify the origin and cause of the fire.