House Fire Kills 2 In Annapolis Area: Reports

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Two people died after an accidental townhome fire that broke out Thursday night in the Annapolis area, WMAR reported.

The Anne Arundel County Fire Department has not yet released the victims' names or specified the exact cause of the blaze.

Eye On Annapolis said crews were called to the 900 block of Riversedge Circle around 9:48 p.m. That's located in the Heritage Harbour neighborhood.

Firefighters found a middle townhome ablaze, Eye On Annapolis reported.

WMAR and Eye On Annapolis said responders found two people inside the home and at least one was taken to the hospital before both victims eventually succumbed to their injuries.

Both outlets reported that the American Red Cross is assisting the residents and the pets of the adjoined home that was also damaged.

This map shows the area where reports said the fire happened.