NORTH EAST, Md. (WJZ) — A Cecil County woman and her dog were killed in a fire near North East Saturday afternoon, the state fire marshal’s office said.
The fire broke out around 2 p.m. at a home in the 800 block of Old East Philadelphia Road. The fire marshal’s office said firefighters found the front of the home engulfed in flames.
READ MORE: Over $2M In Grants Approved To Expand Ellicott City Flood ProtectionAs they put out the flames, firefighters found the body of 71-year-old Anita June Rowland in the living room.
Credit: North East Fire Company
It took 35 firefighters roughly 20 minutes to put out the flames. The fire reportedly caused around $100,000 in damage and completely destroyed the home.
The fire marshal’s office said there was no evidence the home had working smoke alarms.
MORE NEWS: Brian Frosh Won't Seek Reelection As Maryland's Attorney GeneralAn autopsy will be conducted to determine the official cause of Rowland’s death.
