Photo of the home on Gainsborough Drive in Lakeland, scene of a fatal fire yesterday (6.30.17) that took the life of resident Nancy Allen.
Brad Perkins, spokesman for the Shelby County Fire Department, said the fire started when lighting hit the house.
Mrs. Allen was at home alone, recovering from knee surgery. Mr. Perkins believes her efforts to vacate the house were thwarted by her recent surgery.
The Allens have four grown children. Mrs. Allen worked at WREG where her husband Bobby also works,
The home was totally destroyed.
…Photo by Carl Helton with Lakeland Currents.
