Authorities Report One Injured in Northern Montgomery County House Fire
I remember reading about house fires and thinking, “This could happen to anyone, anywhere.” And yesterday, it almost did in northern Montgomery County. Around 4:50 p.m., a fire broke out on the 10000 block of Frederick Pike in Butler Township, and one person ended up in the hospital with burn injuries.
What struck me most is how quickly things escalated. A police officer, who was on the way to another call, spotted the flames and immediately helped get people out. Five residents escaped safely, but one wasn’t so lucky and had to be rushed to the hospital.
I know when you hear about a fire like this, you wonder how it even starts and what could have been done differently. Officials, including the Ohio State Fire Marshal, are now investigating, but for someone living nearby—or even reading this from across the county—it’s a stark reminder of how fast danger can appear in your own home…