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2-year-old killed in fire identified

Updated: Mon 4:16 AM, Jul 16, 2012

UNION COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT)- According to the Union County Sheriff's Office, 2-year-old Matthew Parker was found dead after crews put out a fire at his home.

Firefighters were called to the mobile home on Front Street in Luttrell a little before 4:45 p.m. Saturday.

When the first firefighter arrived to the scene, he told investigators heavy flames were coming from the trailer.

The home was destroyed by the blaze.

Investigators with the TBI and state bomb and arson squad were also on scene.

They also confirm that others who were at the trailer when the fire broke out, were treated for minor injuries.


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