Man Dies in Blaze in Trailer at Stable
A fire apparently caused by a smoldering cigarette destroyed a trailer parked at a South El Monte horse stable and killed a man sleeping inside, authorities said Monday.
The man was burned beyond recognition in the fire, Sheriff’s Deputy George Ducoulombier said.
The fire in the trailer parked at a horse stable area at 12625 Rush St. was reported at 10:10 p.m. Sunday, he said.
“The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but arson experts believe it was caused by a cigarette that ignited a couch inside the trailer,” Ducoulombier said.
The trailer was destroyed in the blaze, he said. The victim was not immediately identified.
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