McConnelsville man dies in fire
Smoke inhalation cited as cause of death; blaze began at wood-burning stoveFrom staff reports
A 21-year-old Morgan County man died Friday in an early morning house fire on Ohio 669 in Malta Township, authorities said.
Dustin L. Redmon, 21, was found dead of apparent smoke inhalation in the rear bedroom of the house owned by his father, Roger Redmon, 5138 North State Route 669, McConnelsville, according to a release from Morgan County Sheriff Thomas C. Jenkins Sr.
In the release, Jenkins says that when members of the M&M Volunteer Fire Department arrived at the Malta Township fire Friday, they found Roger Redmon in the road. He told them his son was still inside the house.
The house is said to be a total loss and there was no insurance, the release says.
Still under investigation, the primary cause of Friday's fire appears to be a wood-burning stove, Jenkins said. An investigator with the State Fire Marshal's Office assisted with the investigation.
Dustin Redmon's body was taken to Miller Huck Funeral Home in McConnelsville. The American Red Cross is assisting the fire survivor.
It's the second fatal fire in Morgan County in the past three months.
Rodney N. Spencer, 49, died Sept. 24, at his 259 Dale St., McConnelsville, residence. Investigators with the State Fire Marshal's Fire and Explosion Investigation Bureau have determined the fire was intentionally set and a $5,000 reward is offered for information leading to the identification of the person or persons responsible.
Anyone with information about that fire is asked to call the bureau at (800) 589-2728. Tips may be called in to the Morgan County Sheriff's Office anonymous tip line at (740) 962-1369.
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MikeYoung
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12-01-08 7:17 AM
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Dustin Redmon was one of my close friends!! and will be missed very much.. Hes help me alot and as i to him.. and did not deserve to go this way!!! Specaly on a holiday!!! WE WILL MISS YOU, my friend and you will be in all are hearts this X-Mas.. rest well now... from Mike and all ur friends and family in Morganville...
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Graceanne
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11-30-08 7:00 AM
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Many prayers for this young mans family.
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ladynoogs
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11-29-08 10:52 PM
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my prayers are with the family
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Johanna
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11-29-08 10:03 PM
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Very sad. Agree with ColtsMommy!!! Hope that this is followed up on in case there are needs for anything. Counties can help other Counties!!!
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ColtsMommy
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11-29-08 7:46 AM
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A loss of life, young or old, is always a tragedy. It just seems a little more tragic during the holidays. Our deepest condolences to this family. Thank you to the brave fire fighters who, as always, run into the fire when everyone else is running out.
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