CLARKSVILLE, Md. (AP) — Authorities say a firefighter died Monday after falling through the floor of a burning home.
Howard County Fire Department spokesman Brad Tanner identified him as Nathan Flynn, a 13-year veteran.
Firefighters were called to the Clarksville home after a report of a lightning strike, and three people inside were able to get out safely.
People were interested in these podcasts
Tanner says firefighters were battling flames inside the home when Flynn fell through the floor. A mayday call was sounded, but it took 22 minutes to pull him out. Flynn was taken to a hospital, where he died.
Tanner says it’s not clear what caused the floor to collapse beneath him.
Gov. Larry Hogan has ordered flags lowered to half-staff immediately.
Please read our comment policy before commenting.