Tragic House Fire Claims Elderly Man | St. Louis News

A heartbreaking house fire in Jefferson County claimed the life of an 80-year-old wheelchair user Sunday evening, while a 90-year-old woman suffered minor burns and is expected to recover. Firefighters responded to the blaze on Jeanette Drive near Arnold, rescuing both residents as flames erupted just after 3:30 PM. Over eight fire departments aided in the emergency, and authorities are now investigating the cause of the fire — a tragic event that underscores how swiftly disaster can strike. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/171a953b5aac46f4