2 victims of house fire still hospitalized

YOUNGSTOWN — Two victims who suffered smoke inhalation during a house fire at 2486 McCartney Road this week remain hospitalized.

Daresha Brown, 12, of McCartney Road remained in critical condition today at St. Elizabeth Health Center. Her grandmother, 54-year-old Marleen Felder, was in serious condition at Akron Children’s Hospital Burn Unit. Fire Capt. Alvin Ware said the investigation continues into the cause of the fire, which started around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday in the bedroom of two brothers, ages 5 and 11. Ware said interviews will be conducted with the boys. The boys managed to escape the fire, as did the family dog. Firefighters had to rescue Felder, who uses a wheelchair, and Daresha.