Man dies in house fire
Posted: 12/06/2012
PYLESVILLE, Md. (AP) -
Fire officials say a man has died in a fire in his Pylesville home.
The State Fire Marshal's Office says 52-year-old Sheldon "Sam" Deller was pronounced dead at a local hospital after the Thursday afternoon blaze.
Officials say the fire began in Deller's bedroom, sending heavy smoke throughout the dwelling. Authorities say Deller's mother and sister tried to rescue him, but were forced to escape.
Authorities believe Deller died from smoke inhalation, but the state medical examiner will need to confirm the cause.
Officials say the fire, which was started in an overloaded electrical outlet, burned itself out before firefighters arrived.
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
PRINT
| |
More Harford County News
-
Fire at girlfriend's home ruled arson
By the time the clock struck midnight on Saturday, investigators say a young couple had finished a night of dinner and drinks, but the fireworks were just starting at the Calvert's Walk Apartments in Bel Air. -
Former Deputy pleads guilty to bribery
-
Firefighter hurt in Wegmans fire
-
Man arrested in apartment arson
-
Officials respond to car v. house
- Stay Connected
