2 people found dead in southeast Missouri house fire

ADVANCE, Mo. (AP) - Authorities say two people have been found dead after a southeast Missouri house fire.

The Southeast Missourian (https://bit.ly/2n42I8F ) reports that the fire started Monday morning in the Stoddard County town of Advance. Stoddard County Coroner Kenny Pope identified the dead as 43-year-old Andrea Carlisle and 41-year-old Hercheal Stephens. An autopsy is planned for Wednesday to determine how they died.

The property sustained exterior fire damage to the second floor, including a hole in one wall and two smaller holes in the roof.

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Information from: Southeast Missourian, https://www.semissourian.com