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Police: Man Lights Home On Fire, Commits Suicide In Simi Valley

SIMI VALLEY (CBS) — A Simi Valley house fire appears to be a suicide, according to police.

Firefighters responded to the a two-story home that was engulfed in flames in the 3000 block Galena Avenue at 10:34 a.m. Monday. The fire was extinguished around 11: 11 a.m.

After the fire was put out, an adult male was found dead in the garage. Simi Valley police say the man died from self-inflicted gunshot wound.

No additional details were released. The fire is under investigation.

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