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(Center Twp., Pa.) Marcella Alaica, 73 of Center Township ‘s cause of death following a fire in her home was due to thermal and inhalation injuries The fire occurred. Wednesday morning. , According to Beaver County Coroner David J. Gabauer the ,cause of death was accidental.
Fire Chief Bill Brucker said late Wednesday that the victim’s husband was able to escape, after 9-1-1 advised the residents to evacuate the residence. but firefighters suppressed the flames to rescue Mrs. Alaica who was in a rear bedroom of the home.
Resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful when they rescued her from the home. Her husband Joe was transported to the hospital for his injuries. Chief Brucker said the cause hasn’t been determined and is under investigation by PA State Police.
Firefighters from Aliquippa, Monaca, Rochester Township, and Conway assisted at the scene. They remained on scene until 1 p.m. Chief Brucker said. The chief thanked all the first responders.