Fatal Fire Started in Attic

Fatal fire started in attic

Investigators believe an accidental fire that started in the attic of a single-story home in Lafayette County is responsible for the death of 35-year-old Monique Creshaun Gardner, according to the Mississippi State Fire Marshal. The fire was reported Aug. 9, at approximately 4:30 a.m. on County Road 369, when 911 received a call reporting a house fire with a possible person trapped inside. Despite the efforts of emergency personnel, Gardner was …

Attic fire blamed for death of Oxford woman in Lafayette County

LAFAYETTE COUNTY – Investigators believe an accidental attic fire caused the death of a 35-year-old Oxford woman over the weekend, according to the Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office. The fire was reported around 4:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, at a single-story home on County Road 369 in Lafayette County. Authorities identified the victim as Monique Creshuan Gardener. Investigators believe the fire began accidentally in the attic of the home. Th…