Six people, including 4 children, were killed, trapped in a blazing 2-story home in Logansport (in).
The message about the fire in the 4300 block on Pottawatomie Road, in the Eastern part of the city, received today, November 28, at about 1.50, says FOX 59.
House fire with 6 fatalities reported in 4300 block of Pottawatomie Road Logansport in pic.twitter.com/D2hhF5oeo4
— Kirk Mitchell (@PharosMAK) November 28, 2018
According to Lieutenant Steve Criptana from Cass County Fire, managed to save 2 people — mother and son.
By the time of arrival of firefighters, the fire engulfed 80% of the building, so they are unable to get to those who remained in the burning house. All six feared dead. Age 4 children during a fire in the house — from 2 months to 10 years.
Lieutenant Crispin, who works as a firefighter for 35 years, admitted that it was one of the most difficult days in his life. According to him, the last time Logansport pursued rock: during this time, the fire killed 2 young children and 2 weeks later, an older man.
NEW INFO on #BREAKING house fire in Logansport. It is now being investigated as a possible criminal case. 6 people are feared dead, including 4 children. More info coming up at 7:30 on #WSBT22 on Fox News Michiana.https://t.co/ntF7SSa9u9 pic.twitter.com/x8iRO1mEEl
— Leanne Tokars (@LTokarsWSBT) November 28, 2018
After five hours still failed to extinguish the fire.
According to journalist Leanne Tokars, it may be a tragedy not an accident. Investigators do not exclude the version of arson.
As reported in the Sheriff’s office arrived at the scene, experts felt the smell of smoke detectors. To determine the cause of the fire is supposed to help the fire inspector.
