2 women found dead in East Mount Airy house fire

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PHILADELPHIA – Police say two women were found dead in a house fire early Monday morning in East Mount Airy.

Firefighters were called to the 8200 block of Williams Avenue just before 4 a.m. Monday. 

Officials say two women were removed from the home and later pronounced dead at the scene. 

The fire was placed under control a short time later, according to firefighters.

Officials have not said how the women died. 

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

The Source: Information provided by the Philadelphia Fire Department.