The Warren County Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call about the fire from a passerby who could see a house on fire from the roadway, according to a press release.
No cause of death had been determined on Monday, but it appeared Wick died of smoke inhalation, according to Doyle Burke, chief investigator for the Warren County Coroner’s Office.
Wick smoked and was using oxygen, Burke added.
“Responding crews were able to see the fire from some distance prior to their arrival. Upon arrival, there was a significant amount of fire coming from the home,” according to a press release. “Our crews were met by neighbors who reported a single female resided in the home and was unaccounted for."
Efforts to rescue Wick, while fighting the fire, were unsuccessful.
Wick’s body was found on the first floor.
“Advanced lifesaving efforts were initiated but unsuccessful,” according to the release.
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