Friday, February 16, 2007
Fatal Fire Claims Two Lives In Breathitt County
Two people were killed when a fire swept through a home in Breathitt County yesterday morning according to state police.
48 year old Kenny Stamper, of Dry Ridge, and 56 year old Alfred Combs Jr., of Jackson, were killed when the fire broke out around 3 a.m. in the Canoe community of Breathitt County, about 11 miles from Jackson. Two others escaped the flames.
A neighbor, Donald Turner, was able to pull a third person, 33 year old Debbie Bach, from the house. Dexter Howard, who was also in the house at the time of the fire, was able to walk away, said Stephen Bowling with the Jackson Fire Department.
Police and the Kentucky State Fire Marshal's Office are investigating the cause of the fire. Bowling said officials believe the fire was accidental.
48 year old Kenny Stamper, of Dry Ridge, and 56 year old Alfred Combs Jr., of Jackson, were killed when the fire broke out around 3 a.m. in the Canoe community of Breathitt County, about 11 miles from Jackson. Two others escaped the flames.
A neighbor, Donald Turner, was able to pull a third person, 33 year old Debbie Bach, from the house. Dexter Howard, who was also in the house at the time of the fire, was able to walk away, said Stephen Bowling with the Jackson Fire Department.
Police and the Kentucky State Fire Marshal's Office are investigating the cause of the fire. Bowling said officials believe the fire was accidental.
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