Rockingham Firefighter Killed in Suspicious House Fire in Hardy County
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Updated: 3:43 PM Oct 26, 2009
Rockingham Firefighter Killed in Suspicious House Fire in Hardy County
Mathias, W.Va.
Around 10:45 p.m. Friday, members of the Mathias-Baker Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene of a one-story house fire on the 9300 block of U.S. Route 259 near Mathias.
Posted: 11:47 PM Oct 24, 2009
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Around 10:45 p.m. Friday, members of the Mathias-Baker Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene of a one-story house fire on the 9300 block of U.S. Route 259 near Mathias.

According to reports, Sgt. D.N. Bishoff with the Hardy County Sheriff's Office was the first to arrive.

Bishoff, along with a neighbor, attempted to gain access to the bedroom area of the home and were unsuccessful.

Fire units from Mathias-Baker; Bergton, Virginia; Capon Valley; and North River Fire Department arrived on scene and began a search of the home.

The bodies of three of the homes occupants, including 38-year-old Alaina Taylor, 39-year-old Dennis Taylor, who was working as a Rockingham County firefighter, and a juvenile were found inside.

They were pronounced dead at the scene.

The bodies have been sent to the State Medical Examiners Office in Charleston for autopsy.

The late night fire has been ruled as suspicious in nature. A multi-agency joint investigation is ongoing.


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Posted by: kIMMY Location: bAKER,WV on Oct 28, 2009 at 05:13 PM

THE FAMILY WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY ALL,YOU ALL WILL BE IN OUR THOUGHT & PRAYERS
Posted by: Sandy Location: Bergton on Oct 28, 2009 at 05:08 PM

My heart goes out to the family of these three ,who's lives were snuffed out by such cruelty and insanity.I don't understand how anyone could be so cruel and un hearted to do this kind of thing. My heart goes out especially to Mike and his family,who I know loved her more than life itself. It is so hard to loose any loved one ,but a little girl in the prime of her life.Who has never hurt anyone,Whose life was just getting started. But God doesn't just call the old or older away,he wants fresh beautiful flowers for his bouquet. Kaylee is in heaven right now adorning The Masters Bouquet. God be with the families in this time of grief and may he give you peace in knowing where your loved ones are at. To the children of Dennis Taylor,God be with you also in this time of your grief.I didn't know him ,but I'm sure he was a great person.I have heard so much about him. God Bless you all.
Posted by: april Location: baker on Oct 28, 2009 at 12:41 PM

thinking of you i know the pain your feeling. ask God for srength every day and never give up. your little angel is always with you. God bless you and your family.
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