Body of woman discovered following brush fire near Long Beach river – Daily News

Tragedy struck in Long Beach on Sunday, Dec. 8, as a woman was found dead near the San Gabriel River after a brush fire. The body was discovered by fire crews in the area of 2nd Street and the river, close to the Long Beach Marina and Pacific Coast Highway. Long Beach Police Department’s homicide detectives are investigating the death, but no further details have been released about the incident or the woman. The victim’s identity is being kept confidential until family members are notified. Those with any information about the case are urged to contact detectives at 562-570-7244 or provide anonymous tips at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.lacrimestoppers.org. This tragic event has left the community in shock, and authorities are working diligently to uncover the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.

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