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A deadly fire in Marion is under investigation

A blazing fire
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One person died and another is in serious condition after a fire this past weekend in Marion.

The Marion Fire Department reports the deceased victim succumbed to the fire in a residence at 601 South Market at around 2:30 Saturday morning.

After arriving on the scene, the Fire Officer was told both victims were outside the structure with major injuries.

Marion Fire Chief Tim Barnett says his department and the State Fire Marshal are investigating the cause of the blaze.

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