WESTERVILLE, Ohio — An 89-year-old woman has died after a house fire in Westerville Thursday evening, according to the Westerville Division of Fire.
Firefighters were called just before 6 p.m. to the 200 block of Brisbane Avenue.
The woman who died has been identified as 89-year-old Lois Beachler. Authorities say she was the only person inside the home.
Investigators believe an accidental fire started in the living room, but the official cause is being classified as undetermined.
Beachler's cause of death is under investigation by the Franklin County Coroner.
Fire officials said there were smoke alarms inside the home that were working.
