A person was found dead after firefighters extinguished an intense fire at Lucerne Valley home on Monday, authorities said.
The fire was first reported around 4 p.m. Dec. 15 at a house in the 3300 block of Northside Road, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
Firefighters took a defensive stance as they worked to douse the heavy flames, officials said.
Fire officials announced the flames had been extinguished shortly before 6 p.m.
A San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department bomb squad was called due to “firefighting safety concerns with a potential explosive hazard,” fire officials said via social media.
The bomb squad searched the property but found no explosive materials, sheriff’s department spokeswoman Gloria Orejel said.
“Bomb/Arson deputies conducted an area check of the property after the fire was out but did not locate any explosives.
While searching the remnants of the burned structure, firefighters found an adult victim dead inside, according to the agency. The victim was yet to be positively identified by coroner’s officials.
“Our condolences to the family,” the fire department stated.
The cause of the fire was under investigation.
The Apple Valley Fire Protection District assisted San Bernardino County firefighters in the effort.
Anyone with information can reach the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station at (760) 552-6800. Information may also be provided anonymously to the We-Tip hotline at (800) 782-7463.
(This story has been updated with additional information.)
This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Person found dead following intense house fire in Lucerne Valley
Reporting by Brian Day, Victorville Daily Press / Victorville Daily Press
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