HARFORD COUNTY, Md. — Two people are dead following a house fire in Harford County Wednesday morning.
Around 8:10 a.m., fire crews responded to a house fire in the unit block of Gunpowder Drive in Joppa.
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A chief fire officer and a Harford County Sheriff's Office deputy arrived and were told two people may be inside, officials say.
Firefighters rescued both people from the house and they were pronounced dead a short time later.
The victims have been identified as W. Cliff Long, 82, and Miriam Edgerly Long, 81.
Fire investigators found that the fire originated in a room on the front left side of the left side of the home, however, there's no word on the cause of the fire at this time.
"Our hearts break for Mr. and Mrs. Long," said Acting State Fire Marshal Jason M. Mowbray."These are devastating reminders of the importance of fire safety, especially having working smoke alarms. Please check your smoke alarms, have an escape plan, and practice it. If a fire should break out - get out, stay out," Mowbray continued.
This incident will remain under investigation.
