South Euclid: House Fire Leaves 1 Dead

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South Euclid: House Fire Leaves 1 Dead

A house fire in South Euclid killed one man and sent others to the hospital.

The fire took place at a house on Ardmore Road.

Just after 3:30 p.m. on Monday, authorities were notified of a fire on the second floor of a house.

From FOX 8 :

About 45 firefighters from 14 departments helped at the scene.

John Thompson, 61, of South Euclid, was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed.

An elderly man is in critical condition and an elderly woman is in stable condition, according to the release.

The cause of the fire is unknown.

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of John Thompson.

Thompson’s family has created a GoFundMe fundraiser to aid in this trying time. If you’d like to donate CLICK HERE .

This is a good time to remember to check the batteries in your home’s fire alarms. Also, discuss fire safety/prevention, and plan with your family in case you’re faced with this type of emergency.