DUNDALK, Md. (WJZ) — A man was killed after a fire broke out at a trailer in Dundalk early Thursday morning.
The victim has been identified as 58-year-old Herbert Mullens.
READ MORE: BWI To Extend Rent Relief For Food, Retail Stores Inside AirportThe fire broke out around 4:18 a.m. in the 3700 block of North Point Road, officials said.
Fatal Dundalk Trailer Fire Victim Identified As Herbert Mullens
One person was rescued from the fire.
Update, 3700 block of North Point Rd — one fatality confirmed; an adult male. More info to come. EA
— Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) February 4, 2021
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Baltimore County fire officials said they believe Mullens was smoking while using medical oxygen, which then caused the fire.
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— Annie Rose Ramos (@AnnieRoseNews) February 4, 2021
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