A late-night house fire in Miami Township's Vista Woods neighborhood left one person dead and another seriously injured, officials said, turning an otherwise quiet Saturday night into a chaotic scene as smoke filled the area.
Miami Township Fire & EMS were dispatched at 9:27 p.m. to the 300 block of Elm Crest Drive after 911 callers reported a structure fire with people trapped inside. Crews pulled one person from the home, then later located and extricated a second occupant who was pronounced dead at the scene. The surviving victim was treated on site and airlifted to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, according to a release via WCPO.
Investigators Work to Pinpoint Cause
The Ohio State Fire Marshal's Office, the Clermont County Fire Investigation Team and Miami Township Police are listed as participating agencies in the investigation, officials said. Authorities have not released the identities of the victims or any cause for the blaze while they continue working through the scene and reviewing evidence.
Air Care Flight and Emergency Response
The injured person was transported by UC Health’s Air Care program, the region’s accredited air-medical service that staffs flight teams with specialty nurses and physicians. UC Health notes that Air Care provides advanced transport medicine across the Greater Cincinnati area.
Officials Urge Residents to Review Safety Plans
Miami Township officials urged neighbors to monitor official channels for updates and to check smoke alarms and household escape plans as a precaution. For information about local services and safety resources, see Miami Township Fire & EMS.
Officials asked anyone with information about the incident to contact Miami Township Police or Miami Township Fire & EMS. No names have been released pending family notifications.
