Tuesday, August 31, 1999
Fire that killed man may be arson
BY TOM McCANN
The Cincinnati Enquirer
A man died Monday night after fire heavily damaged his third-floor apartment in Clifton Heights.
The man, whose name was not immediately released, was found dead in his two-room efficiency on the top floor of a brick building at 329 W. McMillan St., Cincinnati District Chief Howard Reed said.
He received second- and third-degree burns over 75 percent of his body.
Chief Reed said the fire may have been set. Arson investigators were searching the site late Monday.
Ben Hillman, whose apartment is next to the victim's, said another neighbor heard the victim shout for help and dialed 911 about 9:30 p.m.
“Everything I have can be replaced,” Mr. Hillman said as he stood outside the building, unaware of his neighbor's fate, “but (his) life can't. He's a nice guy.”
Firefighters had difficulty reaching the victim's apartment due to the building's narrow hallways, Chief Reed said. The building has eight apartments.
The fire was contained in about 15 minutes, he said. The victim's apartment had a working smoke detector.
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