Cause Of Deadly Altoona Fire Undetermined

Cause of deadly Colonial Apartments fire in Altoona ruled 'undetermined'

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) -- The report on the deadly Colonial Apartments fire in Altoona was finalized at the end of last week. Altoona Fire Inspector Justin Smithmyer said the cause of the fire was ruled undetermined. According to him, there was too much damage done from the blaze, and they weren't able to pinpoint an exact cause. The blaze broke out on March 18, killing 65-year-old Darren Duffel. One dead after overnight Altoona apartment buil…

Cause Of Deadly Altoona Fire Undetermined

The cause of the fire that damaged the Colonial Apartments, off Burgoon Road in Altoona, and resulted in the death of one of its residents, has been ruled undetermined.  Reportedly Altoona Fire Inspector Justin Smithmyer said the damage was so extensive that a cause cannot be pinpointed.  The blaze broke out on March 18th, killing 65-year-old Darren Duffel.  It was believed the fire likely started in the area where Duffel lived, and quickly spre…