1 Found Dead After Fire Sparks At Oceanside Motel

Fatal California motel fire caused by smoker who likely overdosed in bed, police say

A man found dead inside a burning motel room in Oceanside on Monday night was believed to have died after overdosing while smoking in bed, Oceanside police said. Related Articles California man must pay $30 million after fleeing DUI crash that killed 1, injured 4 East Bay man dies after jumping from swing into Russian River Memorial services announced for Bay Area couple and teen son killed in Texa…

1 Found Dead After Fire Sparks At Oceanside Motel

It was unclear if the victim's death was directly related to the fire.

Fatal motel fire caused by smoker who likely overdosed in bed, police say

A man found dead inside a burning motel room in Oceanside on Monday night was believed to have died after overdosing while smoking in bed, Oceanside police said. The fire was reported at the Motel 6 on Plaza Drive near College Boulevard shortly before 11:50 p.m. When firefighters from both Oceanside and Vista fire departments arrived they found a hotel room in flames, but the fire did not spread to any other parts of the building, said Oceanside…

One person found dead after motel fire in Oceanside

Firefighters forced the door open to the room, where they discovered one deceased occupant, a battalion chief with the department said.

One person dies after fire sparks inside Oceanside motel

OCEANSIDE, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) -- One person was found dead in a room after emergency crews responded to a fire at an Oceanside motel on Monday. The Oceanside Fire Department responded to a fire at the Motel 6 on Plaza Drive in North County at around 11:45 p.m. The motel is near the intersection of Plaza Drive and College Blvd. in Oceanside. When firefighters arrived at the motel, they had to force their way through a heavy door to gain access t…

1 person found dead during fire in motel room in Oceanside

One person was found dead Monday night after crews responded to a motel fire in Oceanside, authorities said.