Baltimore County fire officials are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found inside her Parkville apartment Saturday night.
Firefighters were called at 11:47 p.m. Saturday to investigate a possible fire and unconscious person in the 7800 block of Wendover Avenue.
Crews found the woman on the floor near the door in a basement apartment, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. The dwelling is a single-family home that has been converted to three apartments.
Firefighters quickly determined that a fire in the basement had burnt itself out and that the apartment was covered with soot, officials said.
Firefighters believe the blaze occurred some time before they arrived, because the smoke and heat had dissipated.
The victim?s sister told investigators that after trying unsuccessfully to contact her sister since 11 a.m. Saturday, she visited the apartment and found her sister on the floor, officials said. Investigators say they do not suspect foul play.
The police will release the victim?s name after notifying family members, fire officials said.
