Billy White dies in fatal Decatur house fire
Fatal Decatur house fire death of Billy White – Obituary
Billy White, 69, was found deceased following a residential fire in Decatur on Wednesday. At approximately 3:45 p.m., Decatur Fire & Rescue responded to a call regarding a house fire on the 1600 block of Olive Street SE. Upon arrival, crews encountered heavy smoke and flames engulfing the property.
Firefighters initiated efforts to control the blaze and perform a primary search of the home. During this search, they discovered White’s body in the room where the fire is believed to have originated. The Alabama State Fire Marshals Division, along with the Decatur Police Department and Morgan County Coroner Jeff Chunn, have since been involved in the investigation. The cause of the fire is currently under review.