A fatal incident occurred last night in Westmoreland County as a fire claimed the life of a woman in Lower Burrell. The blaze, reported around 10 p.m. on Friday, took place at a residence in the 200 block of Donnell Road. According to CBS News Pittsburgh, the Westmoreland County Coroner has confirmed the death of the 42-year-old woman, whose name has not been released pending notification of kin.

Despite the relative external intactness of the structure, a pungent odor of smoke lingered, carried by the breeze through the area. While initial responders included a medical helicopter, the need for an airlift was subsequently canceled. Details regarding the overall impact of the fire and the potential presence of other individuals in the home at the time are still emerging.

Coroner Tim Carson provided some insight on the situation, highlighting that the victim suffered burns, although the circumstances that led to her catching fire are under review. As noted by TribLIVE, the investigation continues to unravel how the tragedy unfolded. Despite the gravity of the incident, no other victims have been reported so far.

Most of the fire companies that had been called to the scene were soon released from duty. According to a Westmoreland County 911 supervisor, there were no other victims involved in this incident. The community awaits further details as official sources piece together the events of last night's tragic occurrence.