ST. PAUL — Authorities said a body was found inside a car that was on fire in St. Paul.

The car fire was reported at about 6 p.m. Saturday on the city’s east side.

Police said a person was found dead inside, but it was unclear how the person died.

Police spokesman Steve Linders told the St. Paul Pioneer Press that authorities don’t know who the person is, or anything about the person’s race, gender or age.