SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (KABC) -- An investigation is underway after human remains were found in Santa Clarita near an area that was affected by the Tick Fire.
A preliminary investigation suggested that the person had been deceased for over a year, according to the the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
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The remains were found Saturday near the intersection of Sand Canyon Road and Thompson Ranch Drive, according to LASD.
Authorities said the remains of an unknown individual were found in a "burnt area."
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Anyone with information is urged to contact detectives at (323) 890-5500.