PHOTOS: A retired Camden County magistrate died in a house fire in the Taylor’s Beach community of Camden Tuesday evening.
Wilmot Sewell, believed to be in his late 70s, of the 100 block of Duke Street, was pronounced dead at the scene, Camden Sheriff Kevin Jones said Wednesday.
Sewell’s wife, Shelia Sewell, also believed to be in her late 70s, was able to get out of the couple’s burning house safely, Jones said. She was transported to Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City for treatment of smoke inhalation, he said.
Jones did not have an update on Shelia Sewell’s medical condition. A spokeswoman for SAMC said Wednesday that Sewell was “released in good condition.”
According to Jones, the couple were at home Tuesday evening when the fire started.