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Jessica Sellers and her three children killed in Carrollton house fire
First responders were able to rescue a young girl, believed to be around 3 years old, from the back of the burning home.
Carrollton, KY – The Carroll County Coroner’s Office has identified the victims of a devastating house fire that occurred on October 17th in Carrollton, Kentucky.
Jessica Sellers, 42, her daughter Emilee Boswell, 25, her son Coleton Sellers, 18, and her 10-year-old son Deacon Sellers perished in the fire.
Carrollton Police Department responded to a report of a house fire at a residence on 5th Street around 6:00 AM. Officers arrived within minutes but were unable to enter the fully engulfed house due to the intense heat.
A 3-year-old child was rescued from the scene and transported to a local hospital, where she later received further medical attention in Louisville. Her condition is reported to be improving.
After multiple days of efforts, authorities were able to recover the bodies of the four family members who lost their lives in the fire. A GoFundMe campaign has been established to support the surviving family members.
The tragedy has deeply impacted the small community of Carrollton, with a population of less than 4,000. Dave Roberts, a Carrollton Police Department officer, described the incident as a “terrible tragedy” that will take a long time for the community to heal from.
Carroll County Community Hospital hosted a vigil for two of the victims, expressing their sorrow and acknowledging the positive impact the individuals had on their organization and the community.
Donations were collected during the vigil to support the affected family. The City of Carrollton has also provided counseling assistance to first responders who may need support in coping with the tragic event.
The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
An emergency incident unfolded at Orlando International Airport on Thursday when a Delta Airlines aircraft experienced an engine fire, prompting a swift evacuation.
According to airport officials, the fire occurred while the aircraft was still on the ground.
Emergency response teams quickly arrived at the scene and worked to contain the situation.
The aircraft, which had not yet departed, was evacuated as a precaution.
At this time, officials have not confirmed the extent of any injuries or the cause of the fire.
No specific details have been released regarding the flight number, destination, or number of passengers and crew on board.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Delta Airlines are expected to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.
The airport continued normal operations, though the affected runway experienced temporary delays due to emergency response efforts.
Delta Airlines has yet to release an official statement regarding the incident.
Further updates are anticipated as more information becomes available.