Piedmont, AL –On Tuesday August 22nd 2023, Piedmont Fire Department, Piedmont Police along with Piedmont Rescue & EMS received sent to an address in Piedmont on Greenwood Road in Piedmont for an unrelated structure fire that could lead to trapping. They arrived at the scene after being informed a woman of a certain age was trapped inside the home. Piedmont firefighters as well as Piedmont Police officers made several attempts to contact the victim, but they were unsuccessful. After several hours of firefighting as well as searches the victim, identified as a 60-year-old Beth Rhodes Stone of Piedmont was found in the house and was declared dead. The incident is currently under investigation currently. Piedmont Fire Department would like to acknowledge Piedmont PD, Piedmont Rescue & EMS, Spring Garden Fire Department and the State Fire Marshal’s Office for their help.