In the early hours of Friday, a tragic fire broke out in Decatur, claiming the life of a resident. The Decatur Fire & Rescue team was dispatched to Seton Avenue, where they arrived to find the residence completely consumed by flames. Upon conducting a search of the premises, firefighters discovered an individual inside who had sadly succumbed to the fire. The victim was later identified as Susan Beck, a 62-year-old faculty member at Wallace State Community College. This incident has left the community in mourning as they remember her contributions to education.
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