HONEY BROOK >> A woman was killed when flames roared through her Chester County home Tuesday morning, officials said.
According to police, they responded to the 600 block of Water Street for a house fire. They said the victim is an unidentified female whose name is being withheld at this point.
People at the scene reported that the victim is in her 80s adding that neighbors and police tried in vain to rescue the woman before firemen arrived. Her husband reportedly is in the hospital recovering from heart surgery. The ranch style home was heavily damaged in the fire.
Police said at this time the fire is under investigation by the Honey Brook Borough Police Department, Chester County Fire Marshal’s office, and State Police Fire Marshal’s office.
This is a developing story, check back for updates.