1 Dead After Carmel Valley Apartment Fire

One person was killed after a single-unit aparment fire broke out in Carmel Valley.

The fire broke out at the two-story apartment building at 3515 Caminito El Rincon at 11:25 a.m. and neighbors attempted to douse the fire before firefighters arrived, the fire department said.

San Diego Fire Rescue said the victim was transported to the University of California San Diego burn center where the man did not survive his injuries. No other injuries were reported.

San Diego police were also on the scene to direct traffic.

The Metro Arson Strike Team is investigating the fire. Damages were estimated to be $20,000.

This is a developing story. Check back here for updates.

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