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Four die in Lebo fire

By The Emporia Gazette (Contact)

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Two adults and two children were killed in a mobile home fire reported around 6:30 a.m. Saturday in Lebo.

Reportedly killed were Michael O'Clair, 25; Heather Super, 28; Tafani Merrell, 5; and Taylan Super, 2.

The trailer was engulfed in flames when Coffey County firefighters arrived on the scene, according to a reports from The Associated Press and WIBW-TV.

The bodies were discovered after the fire was brought under control. The cause of the fire is unknown.

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neighbor (anonymous) says...

RIP

June 20, 2010 at 11:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

chapman66749 (anonymous) says...

Mikey you are forever in my heart and thoughts....RIP...to Heathers family my prayers are with you

June 21, 2010 at 2:39 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

seriouslyfolks (anonymous) says...

Praying for the family. They have gone through so much. This is heartbreaking.

June 21, 2010 at 2:42 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

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