A Darke County Man Dies After Being Pulled From Burning Home

A Darke County man dies after being pulled from burning home

A man was pulled from a house fire Saturday afternoon in Darke County, but despite efforts of rescue crews, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The fire was reported at about 4:45 pm at 142 Jefferson Street in the…

Fatal Fire In Darke County

(8-3-25) On August 2, 2025 at approximately 4:45 PM the Darke County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a house fire at 142 Jefferson Street in the Village of New Madison, OH. New Madison New Madison Fire Department, Tri-Village Rescue and numerous fire and rescue agencies responded to the call. Fire personnel arrived on the scene to find the house on fire and neighbors reported that the resident was believed to be trapped inside. Fi…