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Fire Victim Struggling, But Thankful

After Losing Home, Kimball Resident Says Community Has Been Great Help

Kim Randles lived at 208 N. Elm St. for the past 31 years. On Monday, Dec 29, at 6:45 a.m., she lost her home and she is unclear where she go after Jan 16. The Kimball Volunteer Fire Department and a local resident have paid for her hotel room until Jan 16.

According to Randles, she is still suffering from the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning from the fire. She said she is experiencing body pains and difficulty breathing. When she awoke the fire was consuming the camper and she escaped to notify her neighbors.

Randles reported that the fire marshal told her that a space heater was the caus...

 
 
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