CHILLICOTHE — Authorities say a woman and her 10-year-old nephew were killed when a fire roared through a southern Ohio home.
Investigators are interested in speaking to anyone who may have noticed the fire prior to police and fire department arrival. Of particular interest to the investigators is any photos or videos taken before or during the fire, including home security or doorbell cameras as well as witnesses on the scene.
Anyone who has information, photos, or videos around the time of fire should contact the State Fire Marshal’s tip line at 800-589-2728 or the Chillicothe Police Department Detective Bureau 740-773-1191.
The fire in Chillicothe was reported around 1:15 a.m. Tuesday.
Authorities say the victims — Heidi Proehl and Shane Lane Jr. — had been sleeping in a loft above a detached garage when the fire started, and they were found shortly after emergency responders arrived.
It wasn’t clear if anyone else was in the home when the fire began, but no other injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.