SOMERSET, Pa. — A volunteer firefighter who suffered an apparent heart attack while battling a garage fire in November has died.
WTAE reported that firefighter Edward Roddy, 48, died Feb. 22 at a local hospital. An autopsy has been scheduled and may determine whether the property owner will face additional charges in the fire.
The property owner, Kerri O’Baker, already faces arson and related charges stemming from the fire.
She told police that she and her son were burning trash and that a miscommunication led to the fire being left unattended.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.