‘Devastated’: Family of 3 narrowly escapes arson in Cleveland, 2 pets dead

  • Source: WJW-TV FOX 8 Cleveland
  • Published: 04/22/2024 12:00 AM

VIDEO: A family of three is devastated after their home was intentionally set on fire early Saturday morning. The Cleveland Division of Fire arrived at 1283 West 106th St. at 2:19 a.m., finding the home and two vehicles engulfed in flames. Investigators quickly determined the fire was arson. Police are actively searching for a suspect who may have been caught on doorbell camera. Married couple Cecilia Li and Felipe Freitas narrowly escaped out of a window with their 7-month-old son Luca, jumping to safety from the a second level rooftop. The family’s two pets did not survive the fire. “We are devastated by the loss of our pets Salami and Evelyn, but floored and humbled by the generosity of our community,” Li said. “We are grateful to be alive and to have each other. Everything else was just stuff, really cool sentimental stuff, but just stuff.”



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