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Woman dies after being burned alive in Harlem apartment building

A woman died after being severely burned in the hallway of a New York apartment building.

Another woman is under arrest in connection with the case.

The New York Police Department got a 911 call just before 4:00pm local time Sunday to respond to the East Harlem building.

They found 38-year-old Hilda Santiago of the Bronx in the hallway with severe burns. She was rushed to Cornell Medical Center but it was too late.

Police said Krystale Ortiz, 26, also of the Bronx, was at the scene with minor burns. She was transported to Cornell Medical Center and was listed in stable condition.

After an investigation, police arrested Ortiz and charged her with criminal trespass.

The police did not release any further details.

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