Police identify Fairfax County woman killed after tree fell onto her home

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Fairfax County police have identified a woman who was killed after a tree fell onto her home Monday night.

Officials said 63-year-old Beverly Krizanovic died after a 60-foot tree in the backyard toppled onto a part of her home in the 5900 block of Burnside Landing Drive in Burke at around 8:30 p.m.

A Fairfax County Fire and Rescue spokesperson said Krizanovic, who was inside the home, was found dead on arrival by firefighters.

The victim's husband was also in the home, but he was not injured and was able to get outside safely, fire officials said.

Approximately 45 firefighters and a technical rescue team responded to the scene Monday night. Police said detectives also responded to the home to investigate the incident.