Jan 3, 2008 10:55 pm US/Eastern
Fire Destroys Retired Firefighter's Home
VENANGO TWP (KDKA) ―
An early morning fire destroyed the home of a Butler County man.
Flames ravaged two trailer homes in Venango Township, Butler County around 1:15 a.m.
The man, who is a light sleeper and a retired Pittsburgh firefighter, along with his 9-year-old son, escaped the fire safely. Their pet dog died.
Eau Claire Fire Chief Ed Deal believes the fire was started by a wood burner.
The fire victim has insurance and is staying with friends. However, all of the family's Christmas presents were destroyed.
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