Lyons resident who died in house fire is identified

4/30/2008

LYONS, Ohio Authorities yesterday identified the Lyons man who died Monday night in a fire at his home as Richard Trabbic, 60.

The blaze at 104 Fulton St. was reported about 7:30 p.m. when a law enforcement officer on patrol drove past the house and noticed smoke.

There was heavy smoke when firefighters arrived, village Fire Chief John Arquette said.

It appears the fire began in the living room. Mr. Trabbic was home alone.

Chief Arquette said yesterday the cause of the fire remained undetermined. No damage estimate was available.