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1 killed in Rio Linda house fire

An infant and two other adults were also inside of the home when it caught fire early Saturday morning, fire officials said.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Christmas Eve house fire left one person dead and multiple displaced, officials with the Sacramento Metro Fire Department said.

Around 6:05 a.m. Saturday, fire crews responded to a home that caught fire on Belcamp Street in Rio Linda. Firefighters say four people were inside the home including an infant.

Three of the occupants were able to get themselves out of the home, but a fourth was rescued by fire crews, according to fire officials. The fourth victim was taken to an area hospital with life threatening injuries.

Authorities later announced that the victim died. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but officials say it appears accidental.

The fire is said to have originated in the home's front living room. 

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