Fordsville man perishes from injuries suffered during devastating house fire

An Ohio County man airlifted to a Louisville burn center following a residential fire has died from his injuries.

Darrell W. Adkins, 45, passed away on Friday after suffering burns in the Sunday, February 9, fire at a Fordsville residence.

As K105 reported earlier this month, the fire was initially reported as a “medical assistance call,” according to the Fordsville Fire Department, but while first responders were en route, the call was updated to a structure fire.

The fire began when Adkins, according to WFIE.com, “was using a turkey frier base for heat while he spray painted. That’s when a nearby aerosol spray can blew up, causing the fire.”

A juvenile was also airlifted to a Louisville burn center. That person’s current condition has not been released.

(Photo: Darrel W. Adkins, courtesy of gofundme.com)

By Ken Howlett, News Director

Contact Ken at ken@k105.com