Chilton house fire: Woman, 78, killed in blaze
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The woman died in the fire at the house in Emerald Walk, Chilton
A woman has died in a house fire in the early hours.
Fire crews were called out to Emerald Walk in Chilton, County Durham shortly after 03:00 BST.
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters had rescued a 78-year-old woman from the house but she died at the scene.
No-one else was in the property at the time. Durham Police said they were investigating but did not believe the fire was suspicious.
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