A fire that claimed the life of a 65-year-old woman early Tuesday morning in Portsmouth has been ruled accidental, officials say.
The Portsmouth Fire Marshal’s Office confirmed the fire was likely caused by an electrical malfunction. The victim, identified as Danielle Erika Mary Bielinstein, was found inside the home and did not survive.
The city’s Office of Building official is now overseeing the demolition of what remains of the structure…