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1 dead, 1 injured in Middle River house fire

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MIDDLE RIVER, Md. — The Baltimore County Fire Department is investigating a house fire that left two people injured on February 23.

At 8:27 p.m., firefighters were called to the unit block of Slipstream Court for reports of a house fire.

When crews arrived, they noticed smoke showing from the residence. The fire was under control about 15 minutes later.

According to the fire department, a man and woman were transported to a hospital for burns. The 91-year-old woman, who is identified as Mary Cardarelli, succumbed to her injuries on February 25.

The condition of the man is unknown.

The fire has been ruled accidental due to improperly handled smoking materials.