Overview

• William Swincicki, 57, and Michelle Terwilliger, 55, were found upstairs after a fast-moving blaze overnight Sunday.
• Investigators say the fire began on the front porch, with the exact cause still under review.
• Firefighters reported no working smoke alarms in the home, and heavy hoarding hindered search and rescue.
• The couple were transported to MetroHealth Medical Center and later pronounced dead; no firefighters were injured and adjacent homes were protected.
• Damage is estimated at about $150,000, and residents in the area can request free detectors from the Cleveland Division of Fire at 216-361-5535.