One Fatality Following Early Morning Fire in Lompoc

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At approximately 00:16, Lompoc Fire Crews, with assistance from Santa Barbara County Fire,
and Vandenberg Fire responded to a report of residential structure fire with one unaccounted
occupant.

The first arriving engine company advanced a hose line and made entry into the single-story
residence. Crews quickly extinguished the fire, while performing a search for the unaccounted
resident. One occupant was discovered and quickly removed from the residence. The initial
crews, and arriving Santa Barbara County paramedics, immediately initiated lifesaving efforts.
Unfortunately, the patient succumbs to their injuries and was pronounced at the scene.

There was no further extension from the fire or damage to adjacent units.

There were no other injuries at the scene.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.