FIGHTING A FIRE IN THE COLD

Lorain – A fire Sunday afternoon in Lorain has left one man homeless just days before Christmas.

Fire ripped through the Livingston Ave home just before 5 p.m. – fueled by the high winds and bitter cold temps. Thick black smoked filled the neighborhood as Firefighters worked against the elements to extinguish the blaze. The fire was so intense at times because of the winds Firefighters had to be pulled from the home and fight the fire defensively.

The man who lived in the home had suffered from smoke inhalation and was treated on scene by LifeCare Paramedics. The man refused to be taken to the hospital, instead left with family members.

Lorain received mutual aid assistance from surrounding communities including, Sheffield Village, Amherst and Elyria.

There were no injuries reported. Firefighters were even able to rescue the man’s cat from the home.

Temperatures during the fire were holding around 5 with wind chills well below zero.



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