What Happened to UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman? Everything About His Hospitalization & Fire At Parents’ House

UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman is currently in the hospital and looks to be in critical condition. Reports suggest that the retired UFC fighter was airlifted to the hospital after inhaling smoke while trying to save his family from the raging fire. Some reports state that Coleman suffered from more serious injuries compared to others in the house as he was trying to save his family dog from the fire. Coleman is said to have been made aware of the fire by his dog.

Unfortunately, the dog had passed away in the house. Other than the former fighter and his dog, no other family member seems to have suffered any serious injuries. Here was how the fire started in the home.

What caused the house fire in Coleman’s residence?

Authorities revealed that over seven fire departments came to the scene to help subdue the fire at Coleman’s residence. First responders have stated that the fire started in the kitchen area but are still unsure of the cause.

The fire had engulfed the residence by the time the firefighters had arrived. Reports have suggested that the fire broke out around 02:00 am. Given that there were no water sources nearby, the Ballville Volunteer Fire Department put up a portable pool to draw the water from.

The first responders seemed to have had trouble calming the fire, as it still had plenty of hotspots in the basement. The roof reportedly collapsed after the crews entered the building and it now looks like the house is unsalvageable. One can only hope and pray that Coleman’s health improves with time.

Coleman’s health condition remains grave after the incident

Mark Coleman was nothing short of heroic today, as the 59-year-old retired fighter fought to save the people he loved from raging fires. Coleman took his father out after he found out that the house was on fire. He would then go back to rescue his mother, who suffered minor injuries having all her hair burned off. His third time going into the blaze to save their dog was when Coleman eventually suffered from his injuries.

It is reported that the retired UFC fighter is currently in a medically induced coma after being airlifted to Toledo. There are still no proper reports of his recovery as of now. But, having witnessed Coleman’s career in the past, it is safe to say that he always finds a way to persevere. All we can do now is hope and pray for the Coleman family and wait for more updates.

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