1 killed in Simi Valley house fire reportedly caused by fireworks

Simi Valley house explodes, 1 killed

One person was killed after a house exploded in Simi Valley. Police say fireworks caused the explosion.

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. - One person was killed in a house fire that officials believe was caused by fireworks. 

What we know:

Firefighters with the Ventura County Fire Department responded to a home at 1666 Edmund St. in Simi Valley around 11:48 a.m. 

Initial calls indicated that there was an explosion in the garage that was possibly caused by fireworks. While officials say it's too early in the investigation to confirm that, they did find fireworks at the scene. 

"Can't explain it. Felt like I was in Iraq. It was so loud," said neighbor Tim Johnson. "The whole neighborhood shook. My cat hid in a closet because it was so loud." 

The fire department said the fire extended from the garage into the attic and into the main areas of the home.  

Fire officials later confirmed that a man was found dead inside the house. Additional details have not been released, including his identity. 

Images from SkyFOX show extensive damage to the left side of the home with the roof partially collapsed. 

The garage door was also found lying on the street completely twisted up. It doesn't appear any damage was done to the surrounding houses, but debris was found on nearby lawns. 

What we don't know:

It's unclear what caused the fire.