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UPDATE: One dead in Gatesville structure fire Monday morning

Gatesville fire department responds to business fire
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UPDATE
The Gatesville Police Chief confirms a man was found dead inside a building in the 3300 block of State Highway 36 on Monday morning.

Firefighters struggled to gain access into the building because of the large number of items inside the building.

The department says crews responded to the fire shortly after 8 a.m.

The body of a man was found in a section of the building being used as a residence.

A hair salon at the end of the structure was damaged by smoke.

The State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.

ORIGINAL
The city manager for the City of Gatesville confirmed to 25 News there was a structure fire on Monday morning.

It is unclear the extent of damage, how the fire started, or if any injuries have been reported.

The Gatesville Fire Chief says an update on the situation will be provided Monday afternoon.

25 News has a crew headed to the scene and will provide more information as it becomes available.