An Olean woman was charged today for Monday’s fatal N 9th St fire.
Olean Police charged 42-year-old Diane M. Casciani with Criminally negligent homicide, felony Arson and Reckless endangerment.
Olean City Fire Fighters responded to a report of a structure fire at 137 N. 9th St. Monday at about 5:30 P.M.
The upper apartment resident, 76-year-old Carole Landrau, was found inside the apartment deceased.
A male resident was also injured during the fire who was taken to Olean General where he was treated and released for burns.
This investigation is ongoing and Casciani was transported to the Cattaraugus County Jail to await further court proceedings.
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