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Oceanside Motel Fire Likely Triggered by Guest Overdose

Investigators recovered drug paraphernalia as they probe whether the fire or an overdose was fatal

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Anaheim fire personnel were at the scene facilitating evacuations and blocking off the area where a delivery truck hit a gas line.

Overview

  • A fire broke out around 11:45 p.m. on July 28 at the Motel 6 on Plaza Drive and was contained to a single room
  • Firefighters discovered a 76-year-old man dead inside the burning room and have not released his identity
  • Drug paraphernalia found in the room led police to suspect the guest overdosed in bed and accidentally ignited his bedding
  • Oceanside Fire Battalion Chief Jeremy Brandt said crews extinguished the blaze in under three hours without it spreading
  • Authorities continue investigating to determine if the overdose or the fire directly caused the man’s death