By Gina Yarbrough
Imperial Beach, CA–One person died, and another was injured following a residential fire early Wednesday morning in Imperial Beach, authorities reported.
Deputies from the Imperial Beach Sheriff’s Substation responded shortly before 3:30 a.m. to reports of an active house fire in the 700 block of 12th Street.
Upon arrival, deputies found one unit of the residence fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters arrived shortly afterward and began firefighting and rescue operations.
Two victims were found at the scene and transported to a hospital for treatment. Despite lifesaving efforts, one of the victims later died from their injuries.
Detectives from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department’s Bomb/Arson Unit responded to investigate the origin and cause of the fire. The investigation remains ongoing.
The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office will identify the deceased victim and determine the cause and manner of death after notifying the next of kin.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office at (858) 868-3200.
