Crisp fatal fire victim identified

Fire Commissioner's office identifies the deceased as 56 year old Sherry Duncan of Cordele

CORDELE, GA – Investigators with the Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John King say 56 year old Sherry Duncan of Cordele died in Tuesday’s early morning fire on Highway 280 in Crisp County.

Firefighters responded to the blaze shortly after 6am and found the single story structure fully engulfed.

“The two male occupants escaped the fire, but tragically Ms. Duncan was trapped inside due to the location of
the fire blocking any exit path,” said Commissioner King. “The scene examination revealed that the origin of
the fire was on the front porch near the door. There is currently no evidence of criminal activity, and the fire
appears accidental in nature.”

Survivors are identified as 65 year old Willis White and 57 year old Lamar Forehand.

Duncan is the 63rd fire related death this year in Georgia.