Woman found dead after High Ridge apartment catches fire

HIGH RIDGE, MO – A woman was killed in an apartment fire in Jefferson County last night, according to KSDK.

The blaze happened at the Brennen’s Point Townhomes complex, located in the 1800 block of Gravois Road, at about 5 p.m.

A woman who was described only as an older adult was found dead in an apartment, which was consumed with flames when firefighters arrived.

The cause of the fire is under investigation, but authorities do not suspect foul play at this time.

The victim’s identity has not yet been publicly released.

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