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Six-Year-Old Survives House Fire That Killed Four In Crittenden Co.

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A six-year-old child is the only survivor of a house fire Sunday morning in Crittenden County that left four others dead. 

Kentucky State Police are investigating the incident on Watson Cemetery Road near Salem. Police said in a release on Sunday an investigation found five occupants inside the residence when the fire occurred. Witnesses removed a six-year-old child without injuries.

Crittenden County Coroner Brad Gilbert pronounced four others dead on scene. The victims are 75-year-old Kenneth Belt, 26-year-old Lindsey Dickerson, 32-year-old Waylon Hillard and 1-year-old Nathon Hillard.

The cause of the fire is undetermined but foul play is not suspected. An investigation is ongoing.

Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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