Fatal House Fire Caused by Toaster Oven
By: Staff
Updated: January 25, 2013
Ouachita Parish Fire officials say the West Monroe house fire that killed two little girls was started by a toaster oven.
Three year old Gwendolyn McMurry and 16 month old Emma McMurry lost their lives in the fire. Their father, Morgan McMurry, was injured in the fire.
The toaster oven was stuffed with paper and was found in the room with the girls. Officials don't know why the toaster oven was located in the room.
The State Fire Marshal's office was due in town Friday, but it will now be at least Monday before they arrive.
Donations for the Family:
If you would like to help the family, donations of household items are being accepted at Michael's Craft store in Monroe, the Monroe Civic Center, and Career Technical College.
A benefit account for people to donate to is also set up under the McMurry family, that's at the Chase Bank branch on 7th and Cypress Street.
Three year old Gwendolyn McMurry and 16 month old Emma McMurry lost their lives in the fire. Their father, Morgan McMurry, was injured in the fire.
The toaster oven was stuffed with paper and was found in the room with the girls. Officials don't know why the toaster oven was located in the room.
The State Fire Marshal's office was due in town Friday, but it will now be at least Monday before they arrive.
Donations for the Family:
If you would like to help the family, donations of household items are being accepted at Michael's Craft store in Monroe, the Monroe Civic Center, and Career Technical College.
A benefit account for people to donate to is also set up under the McMurry family, that's at the Chase Bank branch on 7th and Cypress Street.
