Body found after car fire extinguished in Gilbert

A body was found inside a car after Gilbert crews extinguished a blaze in the vehicle early Wednesday.

Gilbert firefighters and police officers responded to reports of a car fire near Higley and Williams Field roads before 12:30 a.m.

After putting out the flames, first responders found a dead man inside the vehicle.

Investigators and inspectors from both departments remained at the scene throughout the night.

The man’s identity has not been made public.

After the initial investigation, police said the car fire appears to have been an isolated incident with no evidence of criminal activity.

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