A fire broke out on August 21, 2025, at a 19-unit apartment complex in San Rafael, California, resulting in eight injuries and displacing more than 50 residents. The fire was initially reported as a two-alarm blaze, with residents forced to escape by jumping from upper-floor windows and balconies. Authorities have since confirmed that two people are missing and later found two bodies at the site, confirming two fatalities. One of the deceased has been identified as Tracey Lee Lowmiller, 62, a San Rafael resident. Marin County officials are investigating the cause of the fire as suspicious, noting that the building was fully engulfed upon the arrival of firefighters and that the fire's origin was unusual. The public has been asked to come forward with any information related to the incident. The fire has left dozens of residents without homes and has drawn attention to the severity and suspicious nature of the blaze.
Tracey Lee Lowmiller, 62, has been identified as one of the two victims killed in the massive San Rafael apartment fire believed to be "suspicious." Her friends are heartbroken, saying she previously dealt with her own tough times, but these days helped people in need. https://t.co/KvGhnr7J9F
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