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Fairbanks firefighters were dispatched to an area off Minnie Street after they got a report of a possible fire around 4:40 a.m. They called for backup when they arrived at a house on the 300 block and saw smoke coming out of the attic.
Firefighters check hoses outside the home off Minnie Street that was heavily damaged by the early morning house fire.
Credit City of Fairbanks
When they entered the burning structure, firefighters found a man who was unresponsive and later identified as Lee Charles Farstad. They brought Farstad outside and administered CPR and other treatment, then took him to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
A 71-year old man died in a structure fire on Fairbanksâ Minnie Street early Tuesday morning, according to a city news release.
Fairbanks Fire Department personnel responded to the fire at 4:51 a.m., 11 minutes after a Minnie Street resident reported smoke in the area. The crew dispatched help, knocked the fire down in approximately 10 minutes and fully extinguished hot spots in 45 minutes, according to the release. Minnie Street was cleared for traffic at about 7 a.m.
While fighting the fire, the fire crew entered the house and found Lee Charles Farstad, who was unresponsive. They took him out of the building, then provided CPR and advanced cardiac life support measures. Farstad was transported to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital and pronounced deceased by hospital staff.
Updated: 9:46 AM CST December 13, 2020
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas An 18-year-old man has been arrested after his ex-girlfriend was hospitalized Saturday in critical condition, investigators confirmed.
Harris County Sheriff s Office responded to a shooting call at 3:16 at Riata Ranch Boulevard near Sienna Falls Drive.
@HCSOTexas deputies responded to a shooting at the 11200 blk of Riata Ranch Blvd. Units found a 19 yr-old-female victim had been shot. The victim was transported in critical condition. A possible suspect was detained at a separate location. #HouNewspic.twitter.com/ZtzClyaxz0 Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd HCSO) December 12, 2020
Officers have identified the suspect as Stephen Jefferson, who they say is charged with aggravated assault.