Authorities Investigate Death of Woman Found in La Jolla Condo Fire

Crew battling a fire on the second floor of a three- story condominium complex in La Jolla early today discovered a woman's body inside, authorities said.

The fire at 3245 Via Alicante erupted around 5:10 a.m. and was knocked down about 15-20 minutes later, according to San Diego fire-rescue.

The cause of the woman's death was under investigation, SDFRD spokesman Lee Swanson said, adding she was found in a unit where the fire originated.

The cause of the fire was also under investigation.

—City News Service