California teacher found dead in car trunk while firefighters responded to explosion at home

Los Angeles deputies have not yet made an arrest

A California woman was found dead in the trunk of a car while firefighters were responding to a home explosion.

According to FOX 11, the woman was found on Wednesday morning while Los Angeles County Fire Department officials responded to reports of a house fire in Lancaster.

When firefighters got to the home, the fire was put out and three cars on the property were moved.

While on the scene, a firefighter found the woman's body in the trunk of one of the cars, prompting the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department to open a death investigation.

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According to FOX 11, the woman was found on Wednesday morning while Los Angeles County Fire Department officials responded to reports of a house fire in Lancaster. (FOX 11)

KCAL spoke with a man claiming to be the uncle of the woman who was found inside the trunk, stating she was a kindhearted 27-year-old elementary school teacher.

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The homeowner's girlfriend didn't show up to work on Wednesday.

One neighbor said that the explosion came out of the garage.

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No arrests have been made and deputies are still investigating.

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