Crime & Safety
Woman Trapped In Burning Home Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries: Official
A woman suffered life-threatening injuries after she was trapped in a burning home, according to the Prince George's County Fire Department.
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Firefighters with the Prince George's County Fire Department warn residents to check their smoke alarms monthly and practice a home fire escape plan after a weekend house fire trapped a resident.
The fire broke out Jan. 7 shortly before 2 p.m. at a home in the 9700 block of Wichita Avenue in College Park. A woman was trapped but quickly rescued. She sustained life-threatening injuries, according to the fire department. Two residents have been displaced.
Fire personnel from Montgomery County also responded to the scene.
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Dramatic dash camera video from yesterday’s house fire in Upper Marlboro shows how rapidly smoke and fire can spread in your home. Check your smoke alarms monthly and practice a home fire escape plan. If you’re in need of a smoke alarm inspection, contact #PGFD at 301-883-2200 pic.twitter.com/tUyi2Ri61I
— Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department (@PGFDNews) January 7, 2023
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