63-year-old man dies in Columbia apartment fire caused by e…

Vehicle Fire Columbia Maryland in Columbia, Maryland: A 63-year-old man died in an accidental apartment fire in Columbia on Tuesday. Howard County Police identified the victim as David Richardson, who suffered cardiac arrest after firefighters arrived at the scene in the 11500 block of Little Patuxent Parkway. He was rescued from the fire but died at the scene despite resuscitation efforts. Investigators ruled the fire accidental, likely caused by an electrical malfunction.