Update: Woman Dies From Injuries Suffered in Ashburn House Fire

ASHBURN, VA — A woman died in a house fire that injured four other people in Ashburn on Friday morning. Authorities identified the woman as Nylsa Clark, a 45-year-old resident of Ashburn.

Four other people were also injured and displaced after the fire severely damaged their home, according to the Loudoun County's Combined Fire and Rescue System. Two dogs also died in the fire, officials said in a release.

On Friday morning, Loudoun County's Emergency Communications Center received a call from a person who reported the fire, and said one person was stuck in the house.

When rescue personnel arrived at the home in the 21300 block of Keane Court, they found the rear of the home was on fire. Officials noted the fire had spread from the basement to the roof and attic.

Based on the information provided in the 9-1-1 call, first responders immediately searched the home for anyone who was stuck inside the burning building. They found a woman in the house, and removed her to provide first aid.

The woman was taken to a hospital after rescue personnel provided advanced life support care. She was in critical condition Friday, according to authorities.

Rescue crews determined five people and two dogs were in the home when it caught fire. All five people were evaluated by medical personnel and received treatment at area hospitals, according to the news release.

During the fire, one firefighter suffered a minor injury. He was also taken to a hospital for evaluation and treatment, authorities said.

An investigation by the Loudoun County Fire Marshal's office determined the fire was accidental and was caused by an unattended candle. They estimated the fire caused a total of $695,000 in property damage.

"Even though smoke alarms were present in this home, this incident is also a prime example of when alerted to a fire, occupants should immediately exit the structure according to their established home escape plan," System Chief Keith Johnson said.

The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System offers a smoke alarm program to help protect residents. The program offers safety inspections and smoke alarms to residents for free. More information can be found online, or by calling 703-737-8600.