On the afternoon of December 11th, around 3:45 PM, emergency responders from Decatur Fire & Rescue were alerted to a residential fire occurring in the 1600 block of Olive Street SE in Decatur, Alabama. Upon their arrival at the scene, firefighters encountered a home engulfed in flames and thick smoke.
The firefighting team promptly entered the structure to combat the blaze while simultaneously conducting a primary search for any occupants. Tragically, during their search efforts, they discovered an individual who had succumbed to the fire in the area where it was believed to have originated.
In light of this unfortunate incident, the Alabama State Fire Marshals Division has been summoned to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fire. Currently, the cause remains undetermined as inquiries continue. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family affected by this devastating event.