CHILLUM, Md. (WUSA) -- One child is dead and two women are in critical condition after a house fire in the 2400 block of Griffin Street in Chillum, Md.
Prince George's Fire and EMS spokesperson Mark Brady says that firefighters found the six-year-old child and the two females as they fought heavy fire in the one-story home at approximately 3:45 am.
Fire officials say one female managed to escape the fire. The child and two females in critical condition were transported to a local hospital.
Officials say there was a lack of smoke alarms in the house.
A firefighter sustained some minor burn injuries and is expected to be treated and released from a Burn Unit today.
Fire Investigators will Continue to investigate a cause and origin of the fire. Preliminary fire loss estimates are $100,000.
Prince George's County citizens and residents can contact Safety First Smoke Alarm line at 301-864-SAFE (7233) and have a working smoke alarm installed in their home as well, at no charge.
Republished with permission from WUSA 9.
