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106-year-old man dies after being hurt in Baltimore house fire

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Authorities say a 106-year-old man has died of injuries suffered in a fire in his Baltimore home. 

Fire department officials tell local media that Lloyd Taylor was injured Sunday in a fire in his home near Coppin State University. He suffered second-degree burns to his hands, arms, and chest, and was taken to a hospital. 

Authorities say Taylor died Wednesday from respiratory failure caused by smoke inhalation. 

Officials say the blaze was caused by cooking. 

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