Carthage homeowner burned, pets perish in early morning fire
Fire Chief
Berry, 64, was listed in fair condition Tuesday afternoon, a hospital spokeswoman said.
Berry, whose bedroom is on the first floor, woke up because of the fire and yelled to his son,
The fire was reported at about
Damren said the fire began in the house's chimney.
"They started the wood stove late last night before going to bed," he said. "The fire originated around the wall space on the second floor, near the chimney."
More than 30 firefighters from several departments, including
When firefighters arrived, the house was about 50 percent burned, Skidgell said.
The house was destroyed, he said. The family had no insurance.
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