By Leila Merrill
FireRescue1
LA RUE, Ohio — The Scioto Valley Fire District is investigating a fatal fire that involved a mayday call Saturday, WCMH reported Monday.
Crews responded to an 8:30 p.m. report of a two-story building with a person inside. Heavy smoke was coming from both sides of the building, but firefighters went in to look for anyone who might be inside.
Crewmembers became trapped, and a mayday call was sent for firefighters to get out of the home.
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Crews from 13 other departments also worked on the fire amid freezing temperatures and water supply issues, the Scioto Valley Fire District said.
The body of a 74-year-old man who was later identified as the homeowner was found at about 11:15 a.m.
The fire district, the Marion County Sheriff’s and Coroner’s office, and the State Fire Marshall’s office are investigating.