A fire in Coal City leaves a victim dead this weekend

COAL CITY, WV (WOAY)- On Saturday around 5 pm, the Coal City Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire with someone trapped inside on Lynwinn Rd.

It was reportedly a large fire with the victim inside and bystanders trying to get her out from the window. The fire fighters managed to get her out and transported her to a hospital.

She later died from her injuries in a burn unit in Pittsburgh.

The WV Fire Marshall’s office is investigating the situation, and we’ll update you as we learn more.

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