Investigation underway after house fire leaves woman dead in Bella Vista

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia Police are investigating a fatal house fire in the city's Bella Vista neighborhood.

When officials arrived at the 600 block of Kimball Street, the home was engulfed in flames.

Firefighters discovered the body of a 78-year-old woman inside.

They say the home had no working smoke detectors.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.