Bodies of 2 people found in burn area of Woolsey fire; unclear if deaths are linked to the fire

The bodies of two people have been found inside the Woolsey fire burn area in Malibu, the Los Angeles County coroner’s office says, though it’s unclear whether the fatalities are related to the wildfire.

Coroner’s office spokeswoman Lt. Nani Cholakians said the office hasn’t responded to the area yet due to safety concerns. But they were notified by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department about the deaths.

Other details about the deaths were not immediately available.

Cholakians said the deaths are possibly related to the fire, but officials can’t confirm any connection to the blaze until they are able to access the area

The Woolsey fire has burned through more than 35,000 acres in Ventura and Los Angeles counties, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee and burning several homes.