One person was killed in a house fire Friday afternoon in the Mooretown area of York County, after firefighters pulled a lone victim from a smoke-filled home and rushed them to a hospital, where they later died. No other injuries were reported from the blaze.
The York County Fire Department responded to a report of smoke around 4:30 p.m. at a home in the 6100 block of Mooretown Road, according to wtkr.com. When crews arrived, they found fire and heavy smoke inside the residence and began searching the home for anyone trapped inside.
While firefighters battled the flames, others searched the home, located one person inside and pulled them from the building. That person was taken to a local hospital, where they were pronounced dead, the station reported.
Victim's Name Withheld Pending Family Notification
Officials have not released the identity of the person who died, as authorities work to notify family members first, the same account notes. The home sits off Richmond Road in the Mooretown area of northern York County, according to The Virginian-Pilot.
Mutual aid came from beyond York County's own crews. The James City County Fire Department and the Williamsburg Fire Department both helped at the scene, per the report, while the York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office assisted with scene security.
Separate Investigations Underway
The York County Fire Department is investigating what caused the fire, while the York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office is conducting its own investigation into the death, according to the Virginian-Pilot's reporting. Fire Chief Allen W. Baldwin and Sheriff Ronald Montgomery said their thoughts are with the family and loved ones affected by the tragedy, adding that the loss of life is heartbreaking and particularly difficult for first responders.
