May 7 fire in McGuffey under investigation
UPDATE: May 12 obituaries for Jeffrey Parkins and Peggy Parkins.
According to Hometown Stations, the McGuffey Fire Department and the State Fire Marshal are investigating a May 7 house fire on Hunsicker St. the village of McGuffey.
The report notes "at least one victim" in the fire, which completely destroyed the home.
Further details are not yet available, while the Ohio State Fire Marshal investigates.
The McGuffey Volunteer Fire Company issued the following message of appreciation on Facebook:
The McGuffey Volunteer Fire Company would like to take this time to first send our condolences and prayers to the family and loved ones affected by today’s fire. Second. We would like to thank all those who helped out today in any way no matter how big or small. We would like to thank;
Alger Fire and EMS
Roundhead Fire
Kenton Fire
Ada Fire
Columbia Gas
AEP
Hardin County Sheriff’s Office (Deputies and dispatch)
The Village Of Mcguffey
Ada McDonald’s (breakfast donation)
Rams Roost (Lunch donation)
Hardin County Engineers Office
ODNR
and the Ohio State Fire Marshall’s Office
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