One dead in Rio Linda house fire, Sacramento firefighters say

One person is dead following a house fire in Rio Linda overnight, according to the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District. Find Saturday’s top stories in the video player above. Crews arrived to a heavy fire inside the home with the residents still inside, authorities said. The two residents of the home were sleeping at the time of the fire, according to authorities. One victim succumbed to fatal injuries, and the other was able to evacuate, Metro Fire said. The fire has been contained. Fire investigators are looking into what caused the fire.

RIO LINDA, Calif. —

One person is dead following a house fire in Rio Linda overnight, according to the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District.

• Find Saturday’s top stories in the video player above.

Crews arrived to a heavy fire inside the home with the residents still inside, authorities said.

The two residents of the home were sleeping at the time of the fire, according to authorities.

One victim succumbed to fatal injuries, and the other was able to evacuate, Metro Fire said.

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Smoke detectors were operational at the time of the fire. 2 persons occupied the home, both were sleeping at the time of the incident. One victim was able to evacuate, but we’re heartbroken to report the other victim succumbed to fatal injuries. The fire is under investigation. pic.twitter.com/oGP6n9KA57

— Metro Fire of Sacramento (@metrofirepio) November 19, 2022

The fire has been contained. Fire investigators are looking into what caused the fire.