Midwest City man dies overnight after fire Wednesday
From Staff Reports
Published: July 3, 2008
MIDWEST CITY — A 79-year-old Midwest City man found unconscious Wednesday night in a burning home died at hospital overnight, officials confirmed.
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John Coleman died early this morning at Midwest Regional Medical Center, Midwest City Fire Department spokesman Jerry Lojka said.
About 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, firefighters responded to a blaze at 131 W Lilac Lane and found Coleman unconscious in a back bedroom, Lojka said. A substantial fire was burning in the living room and heavy smoke filled the home.
Investigators believe the fire was caused by a lamp positioned too close to drapes in the home. Lojka said the fire caused an estimated $50,000 in damage to the home.
