Woman Killed In Massive Main Line Fire Thursday Morning: Authorities

NARBERTH, PA — A woman died in an early morning residential fire in Narberth Borough, according to authorities.

The Montgomery County Coroner's Office confirmed the victim is Deborah Dimaio, 66, of Narberth.

Officials said the fire started at about 3:30 a.m. at 203 Hampden Avenue.

Crews found a multifamily home with a fire in the second floor and started knocking back the blaze.

While battling the fire, responders went into the home and found a Dimaio on the second floor.

Narberth Borough Police Chief John String said she died in the fire.

"We are devastated by the tragic loss of life and are working with our public safety partners to investigate the cause of the fire," String said.

The coroner's office, which was called to the scene at about 4:03 a.m.

Dimaio's cause and manner of death have yet to be determined, the coroner's office said.

Narberth Ambulance said the fire was under control by about 5:38 a.m.

One firefighter was taken from the scene for unknown injuries, according to officials.

Narberth Fire Marshall, the Lower Merion Township Fire Marshall’s Office, and the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshall are investigating the blaze.