Person found dead after overnight house fire in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. — Firefighters are investigating after a person was found dead inside of a home that caught fire overnight.

7:40 a.m. update:

Orlando firefighters have confirmed one person was found dead inside a home that caught fire early Wednesday morning.

Officials said the victim was found dead inside a home on Sextant Drive that was gutted by fire.

Channel 9 is working to gather more information.

Original report:

Firefighters are looking into two different fires in Orange County that started just minutes apart.

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Orlando firefighters responded around 3 a.m. to a house fire on Sextant Drive, not far from Chickasaw Elementary School.

When Channel 9 arrived, flames were seen near the roof and a lot of smoke was pouring out of the structure.

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It’s unknown what started the fire, if anyone was there when it happened and if anyone was hurt.

And around the same time, Orange County firefighters respond to calls about a fire about 6 miles away.

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The other early morning house fire happened on Overdale Street, not too far from the Valencia College East Campus.

Both homes sustained major damage.

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Channel 9 is working to gather more details and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

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