1 dead in fire that destroyed Rosamond home
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — One person was killed in a massive fire that destroyed a Rosamond home Monday night.
Firefighters and emergency crews were called to the fire at a home on Cold Creek Avenue at around 7:18 p.m. Fire crews from Kern and Los Angeles counties were called to fight the flames that had consumed much of the home.
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Video from the scene shows firefighters working to put out the home that was severely damaged. Kern County fire officials said the home had multiple ceiling collapses, prompting a delicate response to extinguish the flames.
Firefighters eventually gained control of the fire, but found one person dead inside the home’s living room. No one else was found inside and no other injuries were reported. The Kern County Coroner’s Office will identify the victim at a later time.
The cause of the fire was not immediately known and is under investigation.
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