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One dead after York County fire

According to emergency dispatchers, the fire broke out shortly before 1:15 a.m. on Feb. 6.
Credit: Fairview Township Fire Department

YORK, Pa. — Update, 6:30 p.m.: The York County Coroner's Office confirmed that the homeowner, Therese Kiernan, 92, was the only victim in the early-morning fire.

Her cause of death is still pending

The cause and origin of the fire are still under investigation, but fire officials determined the home to be a total loss due to the extensive damage caused by the fire.

Previously: York County 911 Dispatch has confirmed that the coroner was called to an early morning structure fire Monday.

Emergency responders were called to the scene on the 300 block of Thorley Road in Fairview Township shortly before 1:15 a.m. on Feb. 6. 

Fire officials on the scene told FOX43 that the structure was fully involved in the fire when they arrived.

Dispatch confirmed that the coroner was called to the scene. There was one person inside the residence at the time of the fire who was found deceased, according to officials.

As of 2 a.m., the fire was marked under control, but the scene is still active.

The Fairview Township Fire Department is investigating the cause of the fire.

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