Father dies in fire trying to rescue his son

MORGAN COUNTY

  • A Morgan County father lost his life on Dec. 16 after rushing into a burning home in a valiant effort to save his son who was trapped in a bedroom. CONTRIBUTED
    A Morgan County father lost his life on Dec. 16 after rushing into a burning home in a valiant effort to save his son who was trapped in a bedroom. CONTRIBUTED
  • According to Chief Jeff Stone of Morgan County Fire and Rescue, Thomas Hawk was at the house next door putting up a bed for his grandfather when he received a phone call from his 12-year-old son Eric who told him there was smoke in the house. CONTRIBUTED
    According to Chief Jeff Stone of Morgan County Fire and Rescue, Thomas Hawk was at the house next door putting up a bed for his grandfather when he received a phone call from his 12-year-old son Eric who told him there was smoke in the house. CONTRIBUTED
    A Morgan County father lost his life on Dec. 16 after rushing into a burning home in a valiant effort to save his son who was trapped in a bedroom. Thomas Hawk, 39, was found in the home’s main hallway after firefighters were able to douse the fully involved structure enough to go inside. According to Chief Jeff Stone of Morgan County Fire and Rescue, Thomas Hawk was at th...

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