PHOENIX — Phoenix police say a death investigation is underway after crews were called to an alley for reports of a fire early Wednesday morning.

The alley fire was reported near 27th Avenue and Thomas Road. When Phoenix fire and police units arrived, they found a man dead among the flames.

Homicide detectives are at the scene working to determine the nature of the death, and whether it was an accident or homicide.

No further information has been released.

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