LENOIR, N.C. — A 64-year-old woman died Friday morning after being trapped in a Lenoir house fire, according to county officials.
Around 7:25 a.m., emergency crews from five different fire districts, along with EMS personnel, were dispatched to a Oak Hill Park Circle residence. The report informed fire officials that a victim was trapped inside a home that was on fire at the location.
During the primary search of the single-family home crews found the a woman, identified as Sarah Richardson, dead due to the fire, according to authorities.
The fire death is being investigated by the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office, Medical Examiner, and Fire Marshal’s Office.
According to a news release, the fire originated in the living room with the cause determined as improperly discarded smoking materials.
The cause of the fire is accidental in nature.
