Woman, 73, identified in fatal Chandler house fire

Chandler Police and Fire investigators have identified the woman found deceased inside a home that was severely damaged during a May 22 fire.

The  woman was identified in the fire, which occurred in a home near , is Alice Hoekstra, 73,

Two deceased pets, a dog and a cat, were also located inside the home, officials stated.

Media outlets reported that a granddaughter of Hoekstra, who was petsitting for a neighbor and was returning home, saw the home was on fire and called the fire department about 3 p.m. 

"At this time, investigators do not suspect foul play," Chandler officials stated. "The cause and origin of the fire remain under investigation."

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