A 58-year-old woman died following a house fire in Hampton Village on Sunday morning, according to a Baltimore County press release.
County firefighters responded to the fire at about 7:30 a.m. in the 500 block of Valley View Road. Crews rescued the woman and were able to get the blaze under control, according to the fire department.
Firefighters took the woman, the sole occupant of the home, to St Joseph's Medical Center where she was later pronounced dead.
There were no reports of injuries to firefighters. Approximately 16 pieces of Baltimore County Fire Department equipment responded to the scene.
Officials stated in a Monday press release that, based on results of the initial investigation, detectives believe the female in the home intentionally started the fire.
Staff reports