Saturday blaze claims life of Keavy woman

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No foul play is suspected at this time in the Saturday death of a Keavy woman, who was found deceased inside a burned residence, according to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office.

Laurel County Coroner Doug Bowling pronounced Debra Kay Moore, 58, of Cassidy Road, deceased. Her body was found about 2:30 p.m. inside the Cassidy Road residence, which is about nine miles southwest of London, according to a Laurel County Sheriff’s Office release.

Laurel Sheriff’s Arson and Fire Detective Brian Lewis and Detective Sgt. Taylor McDaniel are conducting the death investigation.

“Upon arrival at the scene, detectives began their investigation and discovered a female deceased inside the badly fire damaged residence,” the release stated.

The investigation is continuing.

Laurel County Sheriff’s Public Affairs Deputy Gilbert Acciardo said that so far investigators have not determined the cause of the fire.

Laurel Sheriff’s Deputy Daniel Reed and Deputy Justin Lewis are assisting with the investigation. Also assisting at the scene were members of Keavy Fire and Rescue, Laurel County Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County.

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