Body found in rubble of strip mall hit by fire
The body of an unidentified adult man was found Tuesday in the rubble of a longtime Alhambra strip mall destroyed by fire the day before, officials said.
The man’s remains, discovered by Alhambra firefighters around 11 a.m., were charred beyond recognition and authorities have not yet confirmed his identity. The Los Angeles County coroner’s office plans to conduct an autopsy today or Thursday. No other victims have been discovered.
The fire at the plaza caused an estimated $3 million in damage.
The fire is believed to have been sparked by an electrical problem in the attic, and arson has been ruled out, according to Shari Miller, a spokeswoman for the Alhambra Fire Department.
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