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Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Cause of Priem Road Fire Still Under Investigation

Fire department not yet sure what sparked blaze that destroyed home

The cause of a fire that destroyed a house on Priem Road early Friday morning is still undetermined. Assistant Fire Chief Jack Draves said an investigator for the insurance company was on the site Monday and will compare notes with Strongsville's investigator, as well as the state fire marshal's office. "There were some things that weren't adding up," Draves said. "We wanted to get some other expertise." But he said it's too early to speculate on the cause. "The neighbors are still providing witness statements," he said. The $275,000 house at 9889 Priem Rd. was declared a total loss. The blaze was reported by neighbors about 12:30 a.m. No one was home at the time. Draves said the residents spend part of their time in Florida, and were …

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Fire Destroys House on Priem Road

Strongsville firefighters battle two blazes in one week

Fire destroyed a house on Priem Road early Friday morning, officials said. No one was home at the time and no injuries were reported. It was the second major house fire in Strongsville last week, following a blaze on Delaware Drive on Wednesday. Fire Chief Jeff Branic said a neighbor reported a fire in the woods off Priem Road about 12:30 a.m., followed by a call from another resident who said a house was burning. Firefighters found the home at 9889 Priem Rd., which sits back from the road about 500 feet, fully involved with fire. Crews laid about 500 feet of line down the driveway and deployed a deck gun, which delivers about 500 gallons of water a minute, to slow the fire's advance. No vehicles were in the driveway or garage. "…

Beverly

11:53 pm on Saturday, July 28, 2012

Yes Ken MaLoser -they clearly state they don't know the cause of the ignition of the fires & it is of some concern to firefighters that they have had 2 serious fire with no obvious explanation in a short period of time-so what is your point?   more ›

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