Luca Gero, 16, died in a house fire early Sunday morning that also injured two other people and a firefighter.
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Crews responded to reports of the fire at 524 Moraga Way just before 4:00 a.m. When they arrived, the home was engulfed in flames. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Luca was a student at Miramonte High School. Counselors and staff were at the school today to provide support for people that knew her.
"This was a student who was loved by her classmates and her community. She will be deeply missed," said Miramonte High principal Julie Parks.
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About 75 students went to the school to deal with the loss. They wrote letters to Luca and created a poster with heartfelt messages.
"I just wrote that your smile is going to live on forever. Your radiance will live on forever," said Emily, whose sister had a class with Luca.
The school is planning a memorial for Luca on Sunday evening, before classes resume after the Thanksgiving break.