(PRESS RELEASE) Fayette, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal’s Fire and Explosion Investigations Bureau continues to investigate a fatal fire that occurred on Saturday morning, June 29, at 507 N. Fayette St. in Fayette, Ohio.
Two adults, 19-year old Tyler Tussing and 18-year old Katie Tussing died in the fire. Logan Tussing, 16, was injured and has since been released from the hospital. The Lucas County Coroner’s Office is investigating the two fatalities.
Crews with the Gorham-Fayette Fire Department were called to the scene shortly after 9 a.m., at which time they discovered the home on fire.
After a preliminary investigation, it is believed the fire started on the first floor of the structure. After extinguishing the fire, it was determined there were no working smoke detectors in the home.
A cause has not yet been determined; however, investigators do not suspect foul play. State Fire Marshal investigators continue to work in collaboration with local authorities.
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My comment is on the photo of the fatal fire in Fayette County Ohio! I was trained to fight ship fires in the U.S. Navy…what I noticed as odd in the photo is that it appears to contradict the findings of the fire investigation! If you look at the photo the upper windows reflect burned areas outside those upper windows, while downstairs there are no burnt areas outside those windows on the bottom floor, Even a casual observer would see that the photo doesn’t agree with the investigator’s conclusion! I recommend bringing in a fire investigation from the state to see if he agrees with the initial investigation!