By Sara Beth Williams–
Citrus Heights Police are investigating the death of one person who was found inside a burning home on Friday, according to authorities.
Sacramento Metro Fire Department and Citrus Heights Police responded to the 7500 block of Oak Grove Avenue off Auburn Boulevard on Friday around noon and arrived to find a house fire in progress, according to police. After the fire was extinguished, a deceased person was found inside the home. No other structures were threatened or damaged during the fire.
Citrus Heights Police Lt. Ken Lewis told The Sentinel and several media outlets on scene Friday that the cause of the fire is still unknown, and the death is under investigation. Lewis said the cause of death is yet unknown and the investigation was in the beginning stages.
Police and fire presence remained at the residence for several hours following the fire and Oak Grove Avenue was blocked off with caution tape.
The identity of the deceased was not immediately released.
Citrus Heights Police are investigating the death of one person who was found inside a burning home on Friday, according to authorities...
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