91-Year-Old Man Dies In PG County House Fire

LAUREL, MD -- A 91-year-old man died from his injuries after firefighters rescued him and a woman from their home in Laurel Monday morning.

Firefighters responded to a fire at a two-story single-family home in the 15400 block of Laurelton Drive at around 9:45 a.m., according to a report from the Prince George's County Fire Department.

The 911 caller reported that an adult "mobility-limited" man was trapped in one of the bedrooms. Firefighters later discovered a woman in the home in addition to the man, the report states.

"An adult female, believed to be the initial 911 caller, was found unconscious by firefighters from Laurel Fire/EMS Station 810 and Laurel Rescue Fire/EMS Station 849 and removed outside by way of the interior stairs," the report states. "Searches continued with an adult male located in a top floor bedroom by Firefighters from Beltsville Fire/EMS Station 831 and removed by a window and down a ladder."

Both victims suffered from smoke inhalation and were sent to the hospital in serious condition. Prince George's County Fire Department spokesman Mark Brady tweeted later that evening that the man, who was 91, "tragically succumbed to his injuries," and the woman -- who has not been confirmed to be his spouse -- is in critical condition.

The 91 year-old male pulled from his burning Laurel house has tragically succumbed to his injuries this afternoon. The female (previously reported as his spouse - however that has yet to be confirmed) remains in critical condition. Identity release later this evening. #PGFD https://t.co/KLJCHzEMqf
— Mark Brady (@PGFDPIO) February 26, 2019

The fire was quickly extinguished, and damaged was estimated at around $50,000. Firefighters think it was an accidental fire caused by cooking.

One firefighter suffered a leg injury and was treated at a local hospital.