An elderly woman died in a three-story house fire on West 98th Street in Cleveland. Firefighters encountered a hoarding situation, which made battling the flames and explosions from propane tanks extremely challenging. The woman, who lived alone, was found near the kitchen, possibly attempting to escape. The fire originated on the first floor, and the cause is still under investigation.
An elderly woman is dead after a fire swept through her three-story home on West 98th Street.The Cleveland Division of Fire said firefighters encountered a hoarding situation that created challenges at the house.Lt. Mike Norman said crews were met with a wall of flames that reached the attic. They also dealt with explosions from small propane tanks, which were possibly used to keep warm.Clarissa Stearns lives next door.“I saw the flames coming out the back.
Norman said the woman was using a camping heater. Numerous propane tanks were found scattered in the yard.“She had small propane tanks. I can't tell you how many a lot of propane tanks and those were actually exploding,” Lt. Norman said.But it’s not known yet if that is the exact cause of the fire.At one point, Norman says firefighters had to clear out for safety and determine a new game plan.They had a hard time finding steps to the attic.
FIRE HOARDING PROPANE EXPLOSIONS FATALITY CLEVELAND
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