Fire Marshal investigating late night house fire

Courtesy: CFD

Coumbia, S.C. (WOLO)–A spokesperson for the Columbia Fire Dept. says the Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a house fire on Lilton Rd. late Thursday night.

Firefighters say they arrived at the home around 12:30am.

Officials say four people made it out of the home safely. one individual was found inside.

Coroner Gary Watts said Shari Austin Samuels, 54,  died at the scene.

An autopsy indicated the cause of death to be carbon monoxide toxicity due to smoke inhalation.

Firefighters say it is unclear at this time where and how the fire was started or if there were smoke alarms in the home.