1 dead in east Gadsden house fire
Tragic House Fire Claims Life in East Gadsden
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) – A deadly house fire occurred in east Gadsden on Saturday morning, January 24, resulting in the death of an elderly man. The fire was reported around 7:47 a.m. in the 1006 block of Wainwright Avenue, near Gadsden Fire Station #3. Fire crews from the station quickly responded and found the home heavily engulfed in flames. Neighbors had expressed concerns that someone might still be inside.
Battalion Chief Lecil Harrelson confirmed that firefighters discovered the elderly man deceased inside the residence. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, and authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.
Multiple agencies assisted in the response, including the Glencoe Fire Department, Gadsden Police, Alabama Power, Spire Gas, and A-Med Ambulance Services. The community is in shock following this devastating event, and further updates are expected as the investigation unfolds.
As authorities work to uncover details about this tragic fire, residents are being urged to stay alert and prepared for emergencies in their own homes. This incident serves as a somber reminder of the dangers posed by house fires and the importance of fire safety measures.
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