Authorities are investigating after a person's body was discovered near a pickup truck that became fully engulfed in flames during a fire at a Broward gas station early Thursday morning.
According to Broward Sheriff’s Fire Rescue, the fire began at about 4 a.m. at the Racetrac gas station located at 3031 W. Hallandale Beach Boulevard in Pembroke Park.
When fire crews arrived, they found a pickup truck fully engulfed in flames, and immediately began to attack the blaze, officials said.
As crews worked to put out the flames, firefighters found a body close to the vehicle.
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Authorities said the person was dead and beyond the ability to administer any life-saving measures. That person's identity hasn't been released.
Aerial footage of the aftermath showed the burned-out truck next to a pump, which also appeared to have been burned in the fire.
No other injuries were reported.
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Officials said that at this time, there is no foul play suspected, pending an autopsy by the Broward County Medical Examiner's Office.
This is a developing story. Check back with NBC6 for updates.
