Five dead after fire in Athens County
ATHENS, Ohio (WCMH) – Five people have died as a result of a Thursday morning residential fire in Athens County, according to a spokesperson for the Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office.
The fire started in a residence along Rainbow Lake Road. Investigators are looking into the cause of the fire, according to the Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office. A spokesperson noted the structure was heavily damaged and completely consumed by the fire.
Investigators expected to release more information by Friday.
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