The woman who died in a house fire in Bakersfield, California, has been identified by the authorities, an accident report states. The Kern County Coroner’s Office on Thursday, April 16th, released her name as Judy Ann Gragg, 72.
The deceased was found dead in a residential fire that occurred in the 20-block of Tee Lane on Monday, April 13th. The Kern County Fire Department responded to a 911 call about the incident and tried to take out the fire before entering the premises.
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The firemen were still fighting the mobile home fire when they found Gragg. The woman was unresponsive at the time, and their efforts to resuscitate her failed. She was pronounced dead and taken to the coroner for identification.
There is no additional information on the fire at the time of this report. The sheriff’s office has not revealed the cause or if an investigation is ongoing.
Accident reports have shown that house fires aren’t uncommon, especially during winter. The American Red Cross Society provided safety tips to help homeowners prepare for a fire outbreak and prevent fatalities. The first tip is to install smoke alarms on every level in the house, especially bedrooms and kitchens.
Test smoke alarms to ensure they are working and change the batteries regularly. Families should have a fire plan that every member of the family is aware of, and keep flammable substances out of the reach of children.
Ensure that cookers and heaters are far from flammable materials like curtains, and when there’s a fire, get out, stay out, and call the fire service.
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