Investigation Continues Into Edgewood House Fire After Man Found Deceased
HARFORD COUNTY, MD (August 31, 2022) - A joint investigation continues between the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Harford County Sheriff's Office after a fire claimed the life of a 45-year-old man Tuesday night.
Just after 10:00 p.m., firefighters and paramedics from Abingdon Fire Department responded to the 3400 block of Albantowne Way for a cardiac arrest after a family friend found the victim collapsed in the hallway of the home.
While paramedics were attempting life saving procedures, firefighters noticed extensive heat throughout the the home and eventually discovered a self extinguished fire within the victims bedroom.
In collaboration with Harford County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy State Fire Marshals have concluded a fire occurred within the bedroom and the cause remains under investigation.
The victim was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore to determine the exact cause of death and where the victim will be positively identified.
A joint investigation between the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the local police department is a standard operating procedure in critical incidents or when a fatal fire occurs.
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