GASTONIA, N.C. — Crews were called to a house fire Monday night when they found a 70-year-old woman dead inside, Gastonia police said.
The fire happened before shortly before 9:30 p.m. in the 2500 block of Linwood Road. Gastonia firefighters entered the house and found the body of Hannah Brooking, who police said was a resident of the home.
No foul play is suspected in Brooking’s death, and the Gastonia Fire Marshall’s Office ruled the fire accidental, police said.
No other information has been released.
BREAKING:
— Gastonia Police (@GPDNC) November 15, 2022
GPD assisting @GastoniaFire with a house fire in 2500 block of Linwood Rd.
Adult female located deceased inside the home.
Initial call for house fire rcvd at 9:48pm
Updates posted as additional info becomes available. pic.twitter.com/hyibNFbwQw
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