ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. – UPDATE:
Virginia State Police has identified the woman who died after a fire at her home on Friday in Rockbridge County.
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On Friday, crews said they were called to the 100 block of Old Buena Vista Road for the report of a fire at a single-story home.
When they got to the scene, crews said they found the fire to not be extensive, but there was a lot of smoke.
We’re told 83-year-old Katherine Ford was injured in the fire and was transported to Stonewall Jackson where she later passed away.
Police said her remains have been taken to the Office of the Medical Examiner for autopsy and examination, but at this point in the investigation, the fire does not appear to be suspicious.
VSP said they are investigating the fire at the request of Fire and Rescue Deputy Chief Kevin Moore.
ORIGINAL STORY:
A woman is dead after a fire at her home Friday in Rockbridge County, according to Rockbridge County Fire and Rescue.
Officials say they were called by a neighbor to the 100 block of Old Buena Vista Road for the report of a fire at a single-story home around 3 p.m.
Crews said upon arrival, they found the fire to not be extensive, but there was a lot of smoke.
First responders found an injured elderly woman who was transported to the hospital and later died, according to firefighters.
Officials said Lexington Fire and Rescue, Kerrs Creek Fire, Buena Vista Fire, Buena Vista Rescue Squad, Rockbridge County Fire and Rescue and the Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office assisted with the fire.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, according to Rockbridge County Fire and Rescue.