The Corpus Christi Fire Department (CCFD) responded to a house fire at 9:27 a.m. in the 4600 block of Callicoatte Road. When firefighters arrived on the scene, the structure was engulfed in flames with heavy smoke.

Two people escaped the blaze, but firefighters found a woman deceased in the home.

The cause of the fire is undetermined. CCFD investigators are on the scene.

The Red CRoss is assisting the fire survivors.

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