Former Webster Woman Dies in Fire

July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.

By Craig Brosman-

ALBION – A former North Webster resident died Monday in an Albion trailer fire.

Jennifer Murphy, 40, Albion, died from smoke inhilation from a trailer fire. Her cause of death was ruled accidental.

While Murphy died, her husband, Kenneth Murphy, and two children were able to get out of the home safely.

The 13-year-old boy ran back to the trailer to remove an air conditioner and helped save his 11-year-old sister. Kenneth Murphy attempted to save his wife, but was unssuccesful.

The cause of the fire is unknown. The home was a total loss.

The American Red Cross was called to assist the family.[[In-content Ad]]

ALBION – A former North Webster resident died Monday in an Albion trailer fire.

Jennifer Murphy, 40, Albion, died from smoke inhilation from a trailer fire. Her cause of death was ruled accidental.

While Murphy died, her husband, Kenneth Murphy, and two children were able to get out of the home safely.

The 13-year-old boy ran back to the trailer to remove an air conditioner and helped save his 11-year-old sister. Kenneth Murphy attempted to save his wife, but was unssuccesful.

The cause of the fire is unknown. The home was a total loss.

The American Red Cross was called to assist the family.[[In-content Ad]]
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