CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - On Wednesday, April 27, at approximately 8:55 PM, Sacramento Metro Fire crews responded to a residential fire in Carmichael at Rampart Drive where one person died during the incident.

At arrival firefighters immediately began conducting a search and rescue inside the house after being informed that individuals were possibly still inside. In a brief release, Sac Metro Fire Community Relations Coordinator Chris Dargan informed, “The fire was isolated to the back room which had the deceased occupant… All other occupants of the home were able to evacuate safely.”

After the fire was put out, Fire Captain/Paramedic Parker Wilbourn confirmed the loss: “Our hearts are heavy to report 1 victim was found deceased inside.”

The cause of the fire is under investigation. Any questions regarding the deceased individual will need to be directed to the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office at 916-874-9320