Friday morning fire claims dog’s life

March 17--SHARON -- Firefighters from three departments battled a house fire Friday morning along Sherman Avenue in Sharon.

No one was home at the time of the fire, but the fire killed the residents' pet dog.

When firefighters arrived at about 7:11 a.m. at 360 Sherman Ave., smoke was showing from the roof, Sharon Fire Chief Bob Fiscus said.

When entering the structure, firefighters had to contend with heavy fire on the first and second floors and into the attic, Fiscus said.

"It took quite a while to put it out," Fiscus said. "It took about 20 minutes to get it under control, then 80 minutes to put it all out."

No firefighters were seriously injured. But the fire chief said some men, particularly an unnamed firefighter who partially fell through the floor and was able to pull himself to safety, sustained minor injuries. <<--SOMETHING MISSING IN SENT

Fiscus said the fire started in the kitchen area and the cause is undetermined. The state police fire marshal is unable to assist with the investigation due to staffing constraints, so the fire will be investigated by Sharon fire personnel, Fiscus said.

"There is nothing that appears suspicious at all," he said.

Fiscus said the house is owned by Edward Fisher, who has insurance. The house was unlivable and Fisher and his wife were going to stay with relatives.

Farrell, Hermitage and Brookfield fire departments assisted.

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