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Candle Believed to Have Started Waldwick House Fire that Killed 83-Year-Old Woman

Waldwick

An 83-year-old Waldwick woman killed in a three-alarm fire Tuesday has been identified.

According to authorities, firefighters responded to a Van Court home around 6:40 p.m. for a report of house fire.

Responding crews arrived to a full engulfed residence. Officials said despite crews efforts to place fire under control, the home suffered severe damage in the three-alarm fire.

Authorities said once firefighters gained entry into the home they rescued Valentina Turley - who succumbed to her injuries - and her husband, who sustained minor injuries.

A preliminary investigation indicates that an unattended candle may caused the fire.

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