FATAL HOUSE FIRE – 200 Block Fannie Ave – West Lampeter

Lancaster County Wide Communications received a 911 call on Tuesday, 3 January 2023 at 8:40
AM. The initial report was of a single family structure with smoke coming from the back of the
house. The caller believed the resident to still be inside the house. Arriving fire units made entry
into the residence and extricated an elderly female victim. Arriving EMS units attempted life
saving measures but were unsuccessful. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by the
Lancaster County Coroner’s office. The victim was the only occupant of the house.
Willow Street Fire Co and Lancaster City Bureau of Fire were the first units on scene. They were
assisted by members of Lampeter, New Danville, Lancaster Township and West Willow fire
companies.
The investigation into the cause of the fire is being conducted by fire marshals with the
Pennsylvania State Police.
The investigation into the death of the victim is being conducted by the West Lampeter Township
Police and the Lancaster County Coroner’s office.
There was extensive damage to the inside of the residence due to the fire and heavy smoke.
The investigation is ongoing.