FIRE FORCES FAMILY FROM HOME

TMC NEWS PHOTOS / BRIAN WOODS

Elyria – An Elyria man was shocked Thursday night as he opened the front door of his Highland Court home and was met by fire.

Elyria Firefighters responded to Highland Court home, located between Gateway Blvd and West River Road South, just before 9.m. and found fire showing inside the main level of the structure.


Firefighters were able to knock down the blaze within minutes and then began pulling debris from the house, including a burnt out couch.

A family dog was pulled from the house by Firefighters and was given oxygen through a mask while being comforted by family members.

The family, who has lived in the home for half a decade, will have to find temporary housing due to the amount of damage the fire caused.

Although Fire Inspectors were on scene within minutes of the fire, the cause is still being listed as undetermined. The investigation by Fire Officials continues.


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