Mom, Son Killed In Prince George's County House Fire

TEMPLE HILLS, MD — Prince George's County Fire/EMS officials released the identity of the two victims and the cause of the house fire that killed them in Temple Hills Nov. 15.

The house fire in the 5200 block of Lorraine Dr. was accidental and attributed to a malfunctioning electrical outlet, officials said Monday. The deceased residents were identified as mother Louvenia Goldson, 83, and son Eugene Goldson, 62.

When firefighters arrived, fire was showing from the one-story single family home. Firefighters rescued the two victims from the home and transported them to the hospital in critical condition, officials said. The residents were found with no pulse and not breathing, officials said.

Both Goldsons succumbed to their injuries a short time after arriving at the hospital, officials said.

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Two neighbors tried to enter the home to help the victims, but they were driven back by heat and smoke, Chief Spokesperson of Prince George's County Fire & EMS Mark Brady said.

The fire was extinguished in 12 minutes, Brady said. Fire loss is estimated at $80,000. There were no working smoking alarms located in the house.

Any family that is in need of a working smoke alarm and cannot afford to purchase or install one themselves is encouraged to call 311. A firefighter will visit your home and install one in your home free of charge, Brady said.

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