Update: 6/16/26 8:35 AM
Fire Chief Brian Wilson confirmed that the victim was a man in his 70s.
Two people were inside the home when the fire broke out.
A woman was able to escape without injury.
The Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office has been called to assist with determining what sparked the fire.
According to records from the Logan County Auditor, the home is owned by Rosemary Bayless.
Additional information is expected to be released as the investigation continues.
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Update: 6/16/26 7:19 AM
Brian Wilson, Chief of the Bellefontaine Fire Department, has confirmed that one person died as a result of the fire.
The identity of the victim has not been released, pending notification of family members and further investigation.
Check back for more updates as they become available.
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Emergency crews responded to a structure fire at a home on West Brown Avenue in Bellefontaine early Tuesday morning.
The fire was reported shortly before 6 a.m. at a two-story residence located at 417 West Brown Avenue.
At this time, it is believed the incident may have resulted in a fatality, although officials have not confirmed that information.
Firefighters from the Bellefontaine Fire Department and Huntsville Volunteer Fire Department remain on the scene as of 7:00 AM.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown and remains under investigation.
This is a developing story; check back for updates.
