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2 people found dead in Santa Monica home after fire
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk NBC Los Angeles
· August 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident occurred in the city of Santa Monica, which is located in Los Angeles County.
A fire in a Santa Monica home resulted in the discovery of two deceased individuals. The incident occurred in the city of Santa Monica, which is located in Los Angeles County. Further details about the fire and the individuals found are available from NBC Los Angeles.
The source reports that two people were found dead at the scene. For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the report from NBC Los Angeles, which provides additional context and details about the event in Santa Monica.
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Category: safety Published: August 9, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles Reading time: 1 min
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