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Early morning fire destroys Marlin home
By Denise Schoppe
Staffwriter
The Marlin Democrat
December 22, 2004
A residence in Marlin was destroyed by fire in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Dec. 14.
At 2:26 am, Marlin Fire Department was called to 308 Lange in Marlin where they battled the fire that started in the southwest corner of the attic.
"The entire attic was already burning by the time the smoke detector went off," Fire Chief Tony Holescher said. "The fire began going down the wall in the kitchen which set off the alarm. "
According to Holescher, the alarm alerted one of the home's residents, John Harrington, to the fire. He and his mother, Dorothy Harrington, were able to get out of the house in time and escape injury.
The fire was caused when three breakers failed to trip, causing the electrical fire to begin, Holescher said.
While no one was injured in the fire, Harrington recently had her insurance dropped. Family and friends have come together to help the both Dorothy and John.
Rev. Alan Six, Harrington's pastor, said that Dorothy worked at the courthouse for over 30 years, and has been faithful to church. He said she would schedule her vacation to coincide with vacation bible school so that she could help.
"They're good people," Six said. "She's a sweet lady."
An account has been set up at Guarantee Bank to accept donations to help the Harringtons. Anyone wishing to donate may do so at the bank in Dorothy Harrington's name.
By Denise Schoppe
Staffwriter
The Marlin Democrat
December 22, 2004
A residence in Marlin was destroyed by fire in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Dec. 14.
At 2:26 am, Marlin Fire Department was called to 308 Lange in Marlin where they battled the fire that started in the southwest corner of the attic.
"The entire attic was already burning by the time the smoke detector went off," Fire Chief Tony Holescher said. "The fire began going down the wall in the kitchen which set off the alarm. "
According to Holescher, the alarm alerted one of the home's residents, John Harrington, to the fire. He and his mother, Dorothy Harrington, were able to get out of the house in time and escape injury.
The fire was caused when three breakers failed to trip, causing the electrical fire to begin, Holescher said.
While no one was injured in the fire, Harrington recently had her insurance dropped. Family and friends have come together to help the both Dorothy and John.
Rev. Alan Six, Harrington's pastor, said that Dorothy worked at the courthouse for over 30 years, and has been faithful to church. He said she would schedule her vacation to coincide with vacation bible school so that she could help.
"They're good people," Six said. "She's a sweet lady."
An account has been set up at Guarantee Bank to accept donations to help the Harringtons. Anyone wishing to donate may do so at the bank in Dorothy Harrington's name.
