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Toronto police say person found dead in RV fire

Police tape is shown at the scene of a hydro vault fire in Toronto Tuesday, May 2, 2017. e Roy. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy

Toronto Police say they are investigating after a person was found dead inside a vehicle that had caught fire on Sunday evening.

Police said they were called to Victoria Park Avenue and Valdane Drive at around 6 p.m. for reports of a fire.

Toronto Fire officials said crews found an RV-type vehicle that was on fire.

After the fire was put out, a person was found dead inside the vehicle.

“Unfortunately during our search and rescue, an individual was found deceased inside the RV,” said Toronto Fire deputy chief Larry Cocco.

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Police said the investigation is ongoing, including determining the cause of death.

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The identity of the victim has not yet been released.

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