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OCFA Strikes Second Alarm in Fatal Westminster Blaze

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March 17, 2026 | Westminster, CA

A residential fire prompted the Orange County Fire Authority to call a second alarm late March 17, leaving one person dead and another in critical condition. Responders were sent to the scene at approximately 11:05 p.m., where crews fought the intense flames consuming the home. The additional alarm underscored the need for more personnel and equipment to control the situation.

OCFA struck 2nd alarm for a working fire in a residence, 1 deceased / 1 criticalOCFA struck 2nd alarm for a working fire in a residence, 1 deceased / 1 critical

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with no details released on the victims' identities.

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