The incident occurred shortly before 11:30 p.m. on 38th Place as 50 firefighters encountered heavy smoke and fire from the unit upon arrival.
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Two people lived in the unit, according to Long Beach Fire Department officials. One man who evacuated in time indicated another person was still inside the home.
Firefighters rescued a woman described to be in her 60s from the unit. She was transported to a hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries.
The other patient, her husband, was transported and listed in moderate condition.
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Two other units on each side sustained water damage.
No other injuries were reported.
It was not immediately clear how the fire started and its cause remains under investigation.