Grant Jeanjaquet Death – A man in his 20s has died and five (5) others were injured in a house fire that happened on the 200 block of Fayette Street in Westmont early Wednesday morning. One of the victims has been identified as Grant Jeanjaquet. According to reports, Grant Jeanjaquet passed away following the tragic incident. Grant was tenacious, curious and always mastered what he did very quickly. Thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family during this difficult time.
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One person has tragically lost their life in a house fire that occurred on the 200 block of Fayette Street in Westmont during the early hours of Wednesday morning. The deceased individual, who remains unidentified at this time, was found on the first floor of the residence. Additionally, five other occupants of the house were taken to Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center due to injuries whose specifics are currently unknown.
The fire incident prompted a swift response from fire crews hailing from Cambria and Somerset counties, who arrived at the scene around 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday. The investigation into the cause of the fire is being carried out jointly by the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal and the West Hills Fire Department.
Cambria County Coroner, Jeff Lees, has scheduled an autopsy for around 10 a.m. to further determine the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate death. More comprehensive details will be released by him at a later time as the investigation progresses.
No plans have been announced for Grant Jeanjaquet obituary and funeral yet.
Johnstown is the largest city in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 18,411 as of the 2020 census. Located 57 miles east of Pittsburgh, it is the principal city of the Johnstown metropolitan area, which includes Cambria County and had 133,472 residents in 2020.
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