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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.

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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.

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