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Parma Heights reports fast response to West Ridgewood house fire; deer culling program donates venison to veterans
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Safety Director Heffernan said a cooking-related house fire on West Ridgewood was quickly extinguished with mutual aid and one resident was transported; he also reported the city’s deer culling program is near permit limits and donated 10 deer to the Geauga County Veterans Food Pantry.
Safety Director Heffernan told council that a residential fire on West Ridgewood the previous night was extinguished quickly by Parma Heights firefighters with mutual aid from Parma, Brook Park and Middleburg Heights; Middleburg Heights transported the resident to the hospital. Heffernan said investigators determined the fire began when the resident lost track while cooking and that Red Cross assistance was not necessary.
Heffernan also updated council on the deer culling program, saying the city is "almost at our maximum number" under its permits (about 90 of a permitted 95). He noted a related community benefit: 10 deer were donated to the Geauga County Veterans Food Pantry, with police handling butchering and delivery. Council members asked when culling would finish; Mayor Marie Gallo said the program should conclude within the week based on current counts.
Service Director Sepik separately reported the city received a previously ordered Bobcat skid‑steer and that demolition of the ice rink is about 50% complete; crews are separating steel from brick ahead of hauling debris.
The council had no further questions for the safety and service updates that evening.