A fatal fire in Mill Valley has taken the life of a 51-year-old resident, Jodie Lynn Price, along with that of a dog, according to authorities. A residential structure at 744 Alta Vista Road became engulfed last Monday at around 12:38 AM. The Southern Marin Fire District and multiple other agencies responded to the emergency call, confronting heavy smoke and aggressive flames upon arrival. Despite the efforts of the firefighters, one victim was found deceased in the back bedroom of the home, Hoodline reported.

The Southern Marin Fire District's Engine 4 team worked rapidly to contain the fire, successfully extinguished by 1:09 AM. While one person and one dog were found dead, four other dogs were rescued from the blaze. "The firefighters' quick response led them to a victim who was in a back bedroom and although their efforts were valiant the victim who sustained significant burns was declared deceased at the scene," the Southern Marin Fire District representatives conveyed to Hoodline. No additional civilian injuries or firefighter casualties were announced.

The Marin County Sheriff’s Office, which is working in conjunction with the Southern Marin Fire Department and the Marin County Sheriff’s Office - Coroner Division, has commenced a thorough investigation to determine the cause and manner of the death. A forensic postmortem examination with routine toxicology testing has been finalized, yet the results await the conclusion of this ongoing inquiry. The Marin County Sheriff’s Office has extended their "sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Ms. Price", as per Marin County Sheriff’s Office.