Fatal House Fire in Edgewater

A house fire killed one woman in Edgewater on Saturday.

Officials said firefighters were dispatched at 1:35 p.m. to the 1300 block of Shore Drive.

Heavy smoke was coming out of a single family home when they arrived, according to a fire spokesperson.  Authorities had received reports that there might be victims inside.  They entered the burning building and discovered one woman alive, in her 60's or 70's.  Another victim was found inside dead.

The woman was transported by helicopter to a nearby burn unit.  Altogether, 60 firefighters were involved in knocking down the blaze.
 

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