HTN: Cause, Victim ID'd in Fatal Fire

Fire officials in the Town of Aurora say Tuesday's deadly trailer fire was probably fueled by oxygen tanks. Investigators say the oxygen caused the fire to spread quickly, which prevented the rescue of 63-year-old Larry Johnson. Authorities say they are looking at careless smoking as the cause. Johnson's 70-year-old roommate was able to escape the flames. A puppy also died in the trailer.

HTN: East Aurora Independence Day Celebration Stays on the 3rd

Village leaders in East Aurora want to keep the rockets' red glare glowing on July 3rd instead of the Fourth. The village hosts an Independence Day celebration in Hamlin Park which draws 10-to-15 thousand people each year on July 3rd. Town officials had expr0essed concerns over the growing size and hoped that by moving it to the fourth the festivities could be more manageable. The town sponsors the event but the village issues the permits. Village leaders say they prefer to keep the party on the 3rd and town officials say they are willing to work with either date.

Hometown News: Fatal Fire in East Aurora

An early morning trailer fire in East Aurora has taken a life. Fire crews were alerted to the blaze just before 5 a.m. When they arrived at the Olean Road location, a mobile home was fully engulfed. The victim is believed to be a male in his early 60s; he is yet to be identified. His 70-year old roommate escaped.