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3 days ago
- General
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Township honors citizen responsible for saving unconscious man from burning house
A citizen was recognized after he reported a house fire and saved the unconscious man in the home. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Harrison Township recognized the brave efforts of James Smith who pulled an unconscious Corey Mitchell from his burning home. As previously reported on News Center 7, firefighters were dispatched to the home on Philadelphia Drive around 5:30 p.m. on April 3. The resident pulled from the home was in critical condition, according to Seth Dodds with the Harrison Township Fire Department. The fire damaged the first floor of the home. TRENDING STORIES: Delta to discontinue longtime non-stop route from Dayton; New flight to replace Escaped zebra remains at large after 'wreaking havoc' on busy interstate Bodies of 3 missing sisters found after visit with their father The township recognized Smith at their Board of Trustees meeting Monday night. It was the first time since the day of the fire that Smith and James had reunited. It was an emotional moment for everyone in the room, according to a spokesperson for Harrison Township. Kevin Frank and Cory Brand were the paramedics who provided lifesaving care at the scene, and they were also in attendance at the meeting. 'We're proud to celebrate the compassion and courage shown by all involved,' a spokesperson for the township said. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Automotive
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Car crashes into storefront in Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A car sustained damage after striking a utility pole and storefront Thursday afternoon. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched to the 3700 block of Salem Avenue for a crash around 4 p.m. 2 dead after motorcycle crash near Dayton airport Upon arrival, officials discovered a car traveling northbound on Salem Avenue struck a utility pole after the driver failed to maintain reasonable control of the vehicle. The car then left the roadway and struck the front of Genuine Auto Parts. The driver told first responders he was uninjured, and was issued a citation for the crash. Harrison Township Fire Department states the building received structural damage. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
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1 in critical condition after house fire in Dayton
A person is in critical condition after a house fire this afternoon in Dayton, according to Seth Dodds with the Harrison Township Fire Department [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Firefighters were dispatched to the home on Philadelphia Drive around 5:30 p.m., Dodds says. TRENDING STORIES: I-Team: Feds seize millions in local assets tied to Chinese money laundering operation, docs say EF0 tornado confirmed in Clinton County Driver drops doughnut, causes multi-car crash in Ohio Dodds told News Center 7 that the person who reported the house fire made sure the resident of the home made it out. The resident is in critical condition, Dodds says. The fire caused moderate damage on the first floor of the home, according to Dodds. The cause of the fire is under investigation. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
