1 Dead In Pasadena Fire, 2 Firefighters Injured: Officials

PASADENA, MD — A woman died in a house fire in Pasadena Thursday, officials said. Two firefighters also suffered burns, according to the Anne Arundel County Fire Department, which reported this was the first deadly fire in the county this year.

Crews were called at 11:36 a.m. to the single-family home in the 1500 block of Fairview Beach Road, where authorities said the fire was heavy, flames were visible from the second floor, and one person was trapped inside.

More than 30 firefighters responded to the blaze at the waterfront home before noon.

After 1 p.m., investigators reported the woman did not survive. The name and age of the victim were not released so that the family could be notified.

Two firefighters were taken to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center for treatment of minor burns, officials reported.

After 2 p.m., investigators said they were working to determine the cause and origin of the blaze.

Officials encouraged people to test their smoke alarms.