Fire destroys home of Chesapeake councilman
A fire gutted the residence of Chesapeake Councilman Allie Akers in Southeastern Ohio. EMT Chuck Eubanks attempted to revive a poodle and another dog that died from smoke inhalation.
02 Jun 1978
Page 12
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1978
Page
12
A fire gutted the residence of Chesapeake Councilman Allie Akers in Southeastern Ohio. EMT Chuck Eubanks attempted to revive a poodle and another dog that died from smoke inhalation.
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