Global Courant 2023-05-05 23:29:17
Two people have been killed and a third is in critical condition after a blaze Thursday night at an abandoned commercial building in Long Beach, the fire department said.
Long Beach Fire Department firefighters responded to the 1700 block of Long Beach Boulevard at 8:52 p.m. after receiving reports of smoke and fire coming from a commercial building, officials said.
Heavy smoke and fire billowed from the boarded-up building when firefighters arrived, Long Beach Fire Department spokesman Brian Fiske said.
When firefighters searched the building, they found three people inside.
One person, identified as male, was determined to die at the scene. Two women who were also found inside were taken to hospital in critical condition. One of the women died Thursday night, Fiske said.
The fire service is still investigating the cause of the fire.
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