Warren Man Dies In Early Morning Fire In Pittsfield

Warren County officials have identified the man who died in an early morning fire in Pittsfield as 61 year-old Darwin Durlin, from Warren.

Reports indicate that Durlin successfully managed to help his wife escape the blaze on Barton Run Road shortly after 1:00 AM on Monday.  He apparently re-entered the home and tried to extinguish the fire, but died at the scene.

Durlin’s wife was transported to Warren General Hospital, was treated for minor injuries, and was released.  A third party had escaped the fire without injuries.

The blaze eventually spread to the entire residence.  No cause of the fire was available on Monday.