A burned body was found as Orange County Fire Authority firefighters responded to a brush fire along the Santa Ana riverbed trail Thursday.
Firefighters responded to the call of the brusher at 3:26 a.m., according to police. After the blaze was quickly doused, the firefighters found the scorched body of a man in the brush, police said.
Police were investigating the cause of death and other circumstances. The identity of the man was not immediately known, police said.
Anyone who might have information helpful to investigators was asked to call 714-245-8390. Orange County Crime Stoppers will accept anonymous tips at 855-TIP-OCCS.