Wayne County fire leaves one dead

PRICHARD, W.Va. — A fire in Wayne County claimed a life.

The blaze Friday afternoon destroyed a home in the Prichard community. Firefighters were called t the blaze in the 1600 block of Queen’s Creek about 1:30 p.m.

The victim was discovered after the fire was under control. A name for the victim was not released.

A cause for the fire is not known.





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