Man killed in Bloomington fire

Posted on November 17, 2016

The Bloomington Fire Department was called to the fire at 401 Ave. G on Thursday. (Photo by Terry James/WJBC)

By Eric Stock

BLOOMINGTON – One man has died Thursday following a fire at a mobile home in south Bloomington.

Bloomington fire crews were called to the scene of a home in the Hilltop Mobile Home Park at 401 Ave. G, north of Hamilton Road about 8 a.m.

Firefighters confirmed a man, who was inside the home at the time, was unable to escape. 56 year old Ronald Roy died of smoke and soot inhalation.

Neighbor Becky Patta said she banged on the side of the house to awaken anyone, who might have been inside.

“We saw smoke coming out of the side and the windows and a little bit at the top,” Patta said.

Much of the damage appeared to be confined to the interior of the home.

WJBC will update this story.

Eric Stock can be reached at [email protected].

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