This morning at around 03:50 am, Deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office along with Pioneer Fire and Cal Fire personnel responded to a structure fire in the 7000 block of Mt. Aukum Road, Somerset. At the time of the incident, it was reported that the residence was occupied by multiple people. Fire personnel were able to extinguish the structure fire, however two individuals were found deceased inside the structure. Currently the cause of the fire is under investigation. The identities of the victims will be released by the Sheriff’s Office once identification is confirmed and next of kin notification has been made. No further information will be released at this time. When further information becomes available, the post will be updated.
**** Information Update January 2nd, 2025 8:37pm*****
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Coroner’s Division has positively identified the victims from the tragic residential house fire on January 1st, 2025. The victims are a 15 year old male and a 14 year old female, both of El Dorado County. The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office extends its deepest heartfelt condolences to the families of those who were lost and all those who have been affected by this tragic event.