Police ID victims of New Ulm house fire
A fire that swept through a New Ulm home has claimed two lives.
Police and fire officials were called to the home Sunday about 6:45 p.m. Two people were found inside and taken to New Ulm Medical Center, where they died.
They were identified Monday as David George Gulden, 68, and Marlene Anne Gulden, 54. David Gulden was a former New Ulm police officer.
Authorities say the first fire truck that responded ran out of water. A second truck arrived but couldn't get up the Guldens' long and narrow driveway, which wasn't fully cleared of snow.
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Fire Chief Paul Macho tells WCCO-TV firefighters had little choice but to "sit there and watch the house burn."
Investigators say the fire apparently started in the garage.
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Information from: WCCO-TV
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