January 12th 2024.
Tragedy struck a quiet neighborhood in Spartanburg, South Carolina as news broke of the untimely passing of an elderly couple. Joan Littlejohn, 82, and her husband Glenwood Fowler, 84, were discovered deceased in their home, with an alarming temperature of over 120 degrees in their bedroom. As reported by WSPA news, concerned family members had requested a welfare check after not hearing from the couple since January 3rd.
Authorities were alerted to the situation and quickly arrived at the couple's residence on Woodview Avenue. Upon arrival, they found the doors locked, but were able to enter through an unlocked bedroom window. Sadly, they found Fowler lying in bed and Littlejohn sitting in a chair. It was clear that the heat inside the house was unbearable, causing concern for the well-being of the couple.
Medical professionals were called to the scene, and their instruments showed that the victims' body temperatures were off the charts, surpassing the maximum reading of 106 degrees. It was discovered that the gas and hot water heaters were both not functioning properly, and when family members tried to fix the issue, they accidentally raised the temperature to dangerous levels.
As Assistant Chief Brad Hall of the Spartanburg Fire Department explained to WSPA News, the inside of the home reached temperatures of up to 800 to 1,000 degrees. The situation was so severe that it appeared as if the basement, where the hot water heater was located, was on fire. It was only after further investigation that it was determined that the heater itself was the source of the extreme heat.
Authorities quickly deactivated the hot water heater, which was measuring at over 1000 degrees, and began to piece together what had happened. It was revealed that both Littlejohn and Fowler had been struggling with health and mobility issues, with Fowler having recently undergone hip surgery. The extreme heat proved to be too much for their frail bodies to handle, ultimately leading to their tragic deaths.
Autopsies were performed, but the Spartanburg County coroner has stated that further testing is needed to determine the exact causes of death. The community is in shock and mourning the loss of this beloved couple. It serves as a reminder to always check on our elderly loved ones, especially during extreme weather conditions, and to ensure that our homes are equipped with proper heating and cooling systems.
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