A woman is dead after being trapped inside her burning home early this morning.
Officials also say a fire fighter was taken to the hospital with a medical condition.
Reporter Brock Owens has the latest on the tragic incident and what first responders are saying
Authorities in Somerset County say an elderly woman was killed early Tuesday morning in a house fire in Central City.
Fire officials say crews responded to the home, located along the 900 block of Lohr Street, just after 1 a.m.
Firefighters say they immediately encountered heavy smoke and flames coming from the roof of the residence.
Emergency officials say crews spent several hours battling the flames before discovering, and retrieving, the victim’s body.
Authorities say the woman is not being identified at this time.
investigators note that the home nearly collapsed from the flames and is considered a total loss.
The Central City Fire Department and a state police fire marshal are investigating the cause of the deadly blaze, however, officials say it is believed that the fire originated in the kitchen area of the home.
Officials add that a firefighter also suffered a cardiac event, while battling the flames, and was hospitalized.
Authorities say he has since been treated and is reportedly in stable condition.
911 officials note that crews were on scene for approximately seven hours.