Elderly Woman Found Dead in Pasadena House Fire

An elderly woman was found dead inside her home after a fire broke out early Saturday morning on Lancashire Place in West Pasadena. Firefighters arrived to find the single-story residence fully engulfed in flames and discovered the woman’s body during their search and suppression efforts. Officials noted that hoarding conditions and the absence of a working smoke detector likely hindered her escape, as the clutter obstructed clear exit paths and delayed fire detection. The fire caused extensive damage to the home but did not spread to neighboring properties, and arson investigators are currently probing the cause of the blaze. The woman is believed to have lived alone, and her identity has not yet been released pending next of kin notification. Authorities continue to investigate the incident.