An apartment fire in Pasadena claimed the life of a young child and left a second in critical condition Wednesday.
"@PasadenaFD responded to an apartment fire at 169 E. Washington Blvd. around 2 p.m. A young child has died and a second is in critical condition and en route to the hospital. Fire and police units remain on scene and are investigating the cause. Please avoid the area," according to the city of Pasadena on Twitter.
The death is that of a four-year-old child. The sibling, a 7-year-old, is critically hurt along with the mother. The extent of the mother's injuries are unknown at this time.
City spokesperson Lisa Derderian tells KNX the child's older sibling and mother have also been injured saying the father has just arrived on the scene and made aware of the tragedy that occurred at the apartment.
Derderian says the children's father has arrived at the scene.
Fire and police officials are investigating the cause of the fire.
This story is developing.
