John Matthews
WMAL.com
CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD — Heavy fire nearly took the roof off of a two-story home in Capitol Heights early Friday, trapping an elderly woman, and ultimately killing her.
Firefighters arrived at the home in the 6800 block of Wilburn Drive shortly after 3 am, and saw heavy flames engulfing the upper story of the house. Rescuers entered the home and pulled out a woman believed to be in her 70’s. She was taken to a local hospital, but died, and a firefighter suffered burns while trying to rescue her.
Prince George’s County Fire Spokesman Mark Brady tells the story:
Video U/D Wilburn Drive House Fire #PGFD pic.twitter.com/2STpoGnI29
— Mark Brady (@PGFDPIO) November 24, 2017
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