Overview
- A house fire at a residence on County Road 76 drew volunteer fire crews, law enforcement and emergency medical teams after a 911 report of people trapped inside.
- South Chilton Fire Chief Jordan Davis entered the burning home before other units arrived and pulled two occupants to safety.
- One person escaped the house without injury and two others were taken to a hospital; officials have not released the hospitalized patients’ conditions.
- A fourth occupant was found and pronounced dead at the scene, and the deceased’s identity is being withheld until family notifications are complete.
- The Chilton County Sheriff’s Office and the Alabama State Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating the cause, and residents and officials have been urged to support the victims, their families and first responders as the inquiry continues.