House fire

Fire-related death in Shiloh community; home a total loss

Not much is left standing after a structure fire at a residence in the Shiloh community on June 9.

Not much is left standing after a structure fire at a residence in the Shiloh community on June 9.

SHILOH — The death of Shiloh community resident Linda J. Collins, age 76, remains under investigation by the Alabama Fire Marshal’s Office after she was found deceased on her front porch by firefighters during a structure fire at her residence on Tuesday, June 9. Shiloh Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Kyle Silas said his department was notified by E-911 at 12:57 a.m., and arrived at the location of 28620 U.S. Highway 43 at 1:07 a.m.

Brush fire spirals out of control, displacing family

Karen Marchan and children Derek, 10, and Leah, 7, stand in front of their home, which burned in a fire last Tuesday.

Karen Marchan and children Derek, 10, and Leah, 7, stand in front of their home, which burned in a fire last Tuesday.
HALEYVILLE — The dangers of burning during dry conditions were experienced in a traumatic way Tuesday afternoon, March 11, when a brush fire spread out of control to consume a mobile unit, destroy a vehicle and displace a family with children.

Hackleburg police officer discovers house on fire, saves lives

Hero Hackleburg Police Officer Zach Booth (far right) is shown with police chief Kenny Hallmark (far left) and Lynn Albert Barnette, 72, the homeowner he helped get out of the burning structure, along with Barnette’s granddaughter and friend.

Hero Hackleburg Police Officer Zach Booth (far right) is shown with police chief Kenny Hallmark (far left) and Lynn Albert Barnette, 72, the homeowner he helped get out of the burning structure, along with Barnette’s granddaughter and friend.
HACKLEBURG — Hackleburg Police Officer Zach Booth is a hero. He will star in this news article, and he could easily be written about by a screenwriter and have his own movie.
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