Deadly Thanksgiving Day fire in Ohio claims the lives of five people
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio (WSYX) — Tragedy struck the Athens County community on Thanksgiving Day as a deadly fire claimed the lives of five people. The Ohio Department of Commerce has provided more information about the devastating incident that occurred in the rural area of Ohio.
Local fire departments swiftly responded to the fire on Thanksgiving Day in Athens County, only to be met with a heartbreaking scene. Two mobile homes and one other outbuilding were engulfed by the fire upon the fire department’s arrival.
Despite the valiant efforts of the firefighters, five individuals were found dead at the scene. One person did manage to escape the fire and was promptly transported to a local hospital. The ODC, however, has not released any information about that person’s current condition.
The cause of the fire remains unknown, and the incident is still under investigation, as stated by the ODC. Authorities are working diligently to determine what might have sparked the devastating blaze.
The tight-knit community of Athens County is undoubtedly reeling from this tragic loss, and our hearts and thoughts go out to the families and loved ones of the victims. As the investigation continues, it is our hope that answers will be found to provide some semblance of closure for the community.