WALBRIDGE, Ohio — A fire has destroyed a home in Walbridge, but an older couple escaped the blaze safely.
Crews responded to the call on the 200 block of E. Perry around 8:30 p.m. and were faced with heavy flames on the outside of the building as they tried to make entry.
The combined efforts of the Lake Twp., Northwood and Allen-Clay Fire Departments had the fire under control around half an hour after arrival.
The homeowners, an older husband and wife, safely escaped the fire. Their granddaughter, Danielle Sancrant, told WTOL that the couple are fine, although their home of over 20 years was a total loss.
The family dog did not survive the fire.
According to Sancrant, her grandmother was diagnosed with lung cancer and was recently told that she had around 8 weeks to live.
A GoFundMe has been started by the granddaughter. To donate, click here.
The cause is unknown and the fire is under investigation.