Residential Fire with Deceased Subject 
MEDIA RELEASE
WHAT: Residential Fire with Deceased Subject
WHERE: 1000 block of Stephanie Drive San Luis Obispo
WHEN: January 19, 2017 at 2213 hours
Department Contact: Watch Commander (805) 781-7317
On January 19, 2017 at 2213 hours, a citizen called 911 after seeing smoke coming out of a residence in the 1000 block of Stephanie Drive. The caller also reported what sounded like fire alarms going off inside. Within minutes, the San Luis Obispo Police and Fire Departments were on scene and confirmed the reports. The Fire Department began their efforts to extinguish the flames and search the residence for any possible occupants. Soon after entering the residence, they discovered the sole occupant was still inside the mobile home. Life-saving attempts were unsuccessful and she was pronounced deceased at the scene. The name and age of the deceased is being withheld at this time until all family members are contacted.
This is an ongoing investigation by the Fire Department and the cause is unknown at this time. Any further updates will be released when available.
Address/Location
San Luis Obispo Police Department
1042 Walnut Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-781-7337