Body found after fire in South Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, California — A body was discovered following a fire in South Los Angeles early Thursday morning, authorities said. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the blaze around 5 a.m.

on East Vernon Avenue. Firefighters extinguished the fire and found the body of an individual who had sustained extensive thermal injuries, according to a press release from the Los Angeles Police Department. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene.



The cause of the fire remains undetermined, and a joint investigation is underway by the LAPD Robbery-Homicide Division, the LAFD Arson Unit, and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. The investigation is ongoing. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact detectives at 213-486-6850 or email RHDTIPLINE@LAPD.

ONLINE . During non-business hours or weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anonymous tips can be submitted to the L.

A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or through www.lacrimestoppers.

org . The P3 Tips mobile application is also available for submitting information..