The fast-moving fire broke out on the third floor of the Pulaski Street home just before 6:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Firefighters had the fire out within 15 minutes.
One person discovered dead in the home was later identified as a 15-year-old boy.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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