Body Found In Fire East Of Temecula, Homicide Investigation Launched

AGUANGA, CA — Fires Monday afternoon east of Temecula led to a grim discovery.

At approximately 4:40 p.m., multiple people called first responders to report that a travel trailer and a ravine were engulfed in flames in Aguanga's 45000 block of state Highway 79, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

When deputies arrived, they worked to evacuate everyone near the trailer fire.

Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department responded and quickly stopped the blazes.

As clean-up got underway, human remains were found in the trailer, according to the sheriff's department.

The Riverside Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit assumed the investigation, but no additional details were released.

The victim's name is being withheld pending the confirmation of their identity and notification of next-of-kin.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with additional information about the incident is asked to contact Investigator T. Gilbert with the Central Homicide Unit at 951-955-1777 or Investigator R. Martinez with the Hemet Sheriff's Station at 951-791-3400.