A woman’s body was found Monday after fire crews doused a fire at a San Marino home, and authorities were investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
Deputies responded around 9:45 a.m. to a residence in the 2000 block of Lorain Road, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Fire crews had responded to a blaze at the structure, and the body was found inside after the flames were doused.
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the sheriff’s department.
Sheriff’s Lt. Steve De Jong told reporters at the scene that four people were believed to live in the home — a 51-year-old man, a 56-year-old woman and two 16-year-olds.
The woman who died was not immediately identified. Her cause of death was not immediately known.
Anyone with information about this incident was urged to contact the sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.