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Faulty electrical blamed for deadly fire

84-year-old Patricia Luedtke died in blaze
Faulty electrical blamed for deadly fire
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Fire investigators believe faulty electrical components sparked a blaze that killed an elderly homeowner in the southern tier.

Crews were called to the home on Portville Eldred Road in the Town of Portville Monday evening.

Investigators say 84-year-old Patricia Luedtke was pulled from the home.  She was pronounced dead from smoke inhalation at Olean General Hospital.