Elderly Man Dies in Alabama House Fire

0:00Welcome to Birmingham News today. Two minutes of news that matter to Birmingham. An 82-year-old man lost his life in a house fire early Tuesday morning, March 17th, in Edoa County, Alabama. Larry Pentecost was found inside the fully engulfed Mobile Home on Valgrin Way around 3.38 am. Fire crews from Southside, Rainbow City, and Horton Bend Departments, raced to the scene after a neighbor spotted the flames and called 911. Tragically, three dogs also died in the blaze, adding to the heartbreak for the local community. The coroner's office confirmed Pentecost's death came from smoke and fire exposure. Meanwhile, the Edoa County arson task force and Southside police are investigating, though early signs point to an accidental cause. DNN is brought to you by our sponsor. Do not just listen to podcasts, get lost in them comfortably, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow dot com. Made in AI.