Ashburn woman dies days after fire sparked by unattended candle

Crews respond to Ashburn fire

Three people, including one firefighter, were injured during a fire in Ashburn Friday morning.

ASHBURN, Va. - A woman who was critically injured in a fire on Keane Court in Ashburn on Friday has succumbed to her injuries, according to Loudoun County fire officials.

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The victim has been identified as 45-year-old Nylsa Clark.

In addition, investigators determined that an unattended candle ignited the fire.

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The fire broke out in the home in Ashburn’s Farmwell Hunt community around 4:45 a.m.

Crews from Loudoun County and other communities responded to the fire – and the report of a person trapped inside.

When they arrived, rescue personnel were able find Clark quickly, and provide her with life support equipment.

Several other people were evaluated – and one other occupant and a firefighter suffered minor injuries.

The home had working fire alarms, and several residents were able to escape and call for help.