A devastating house fire in Carrollton, Kentucky, last week claimed the lives of four family members, leaving the local community heartbroken.
The victims, identified by the Carroll County Coroner’s Office, were Jessica Sellers, 42, her children Colton Sellers, 18, and Deacon Sellers, 10, along with Emilee Boswell, 25. The coroner confirmed that Jessica Sellers was the mother of the other three victims, adding to the profound tragedy of this loss.
The fire broke out early Thursday morning at a two-story house located on the 200 block of 5th Street. Emergency crews responded quickly to the scene, finding the home fully engulfed in flames upon arrival.
As they battled the intense blaze, they discovered a young girl, believed to be around 3 years old, collapsed near the back of the house. The child was immediately rescued and transported to Norton Children’s Hospital, where she remains in recovery. Her survival is a small but significant glimmer of hope amid the overwhelming tragedy.
The search for the victims was an arduous process, with first responders working tirelessly until Saturday to recover all four bodies from the remains of the fire-ravaged home. The efforts of the fire and rescue teams were met with somber results as they finally accounted for all those lost in the blaze.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with authorities still working to determine what ignited the deadly blaze. The official findings have not yet been released, but investigators are thoroughly examining the scene and circumstances surrounding the fire.
The loss of life in this fire has cast a heavy shadow over Carrollton, a tight-knit community now grieving the deaths of four of its residents. Jessica Sellers was known as a devoted mother, and her children Colton and Deacon were beloved in the community.
Emilee Boswell, though younger, was also cherished by those who knew her. The tragic loss of such a significant part of one family has left friends, neighbors, and loved ones reeling with sorrow and disbelief.
