A passerby likely saved three lives, but a 69-year-old woman has perished in a residential fire in Bell County, according to Kentucky State Police Post 10 Public Affairs Officer Shane Jacobs.
Kentucky State Police identified the victim as Donna Byrd.
The fire occurred on Hwy 119 in the Page community Thursday morning at approximately 9:50.
“A family of four was inside the residence when the fire broke out, but fortunately, the daughter, son-in-law, and brother were able to escape after an employee with AT&T was driving by and noticed the smoke coming from the residence,” Jacobs said.
The cause of the blaze has not yet been released. Kentucky State Police and the state Fire Marshal’s Office are leading the investigation.
(Photo: The scene of a fatal house fire in the Page community in Wayne Co., courtesy of Kentucky State Police)
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
