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A home on Lawson Street in Athens can be seen burning early Tuesday morning in this photo submitted to The News Courier. One man died in the blaze.
Courtesy Photo 1 dead in Athens house fire Dec 29, 2020
Dec 29, 2020
A home on Lawson Street in Athens can be seen burning early Tuesday morning in this photo submitted to The News Courier. One man died in the blaze. Courtesy Photo
A house fire early Tuesday morning in Athens has left one dead and a portion of Forrest Street temporarily blocked.Â
Limestone County Coroner Mike West confirmed a male victim died in the blaze, which occurred on Lawson Street, near Julian Newman Elementary School. No other victims have been reported at this time.Â