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76-Year-Old Woman Dies in Parkville Basement Fire, Baltimore County's First Fire Fatality of 2026

Officials emphasize smoke-alarm safety following the fatal blaze.

Overview

  • Fire crews responded around 7 a.m. Sunday to a townhome on the 1700 block of Weston Avenue in Parkville.
  • Firefighters found a blaze in the basement after arriving at the scene.
  • A neighbor reported a tenant was still inside, prompting an immediate search by crews.
  • Rescuers located a 76-year-old woman in cardiac arrest, removed her from the home, and she later died at a hospital.
  • The Baltimore County Fire Department has opened an investigation and urges residents to install and test smoke alarms in multiple locations.