Herman James Watson dies in fatal Mobile house fire
Fatal Mobile house fire death of Herman James Watson – Obituary
A house fire on Wolf Ridge Road claimed the life of 72-year-old Herman James Watson on Saturday night, according to Mobile Fire-Rescue officials.
Firefighters arrived at the scene and pulled Watson from the burning home. He was suffering from life-threatening injuries and was rushed to the hospital, where he later died.
Authorities noted that Watson had mobility challenges and did not have access to a phone. Additionally, the home was not equipped with smoke alarms.
Investigators have not yet determined the cause of the fire but stated that there is no evidence suggesting it was deliberately set. Residents in Mobile can request free smoke alarms and installation assistance by calling 251-208-5555 or visiting the Mobile Fire-Rescue website.
