The fire on June 28 in Cornelia killed an elderly disabled woman and her family’s pets. (Daniel Purcell/Now Habersham)
An online fundraiser to help the family of a woman killed Friday night in a house fire in Cornelia has raised more than $4,000.
79-year-old Jean Sensow died of apparent smoke inhalation, according to authorities. She lived with her daughter, Tammy Sensow, in the house that burned at 961 Lakeview Heights SE.
Jennifer Leiyenne Roberts of Sautee Nacoochee set up a Go Fund Me account to help Tammy and her family.
“June 28th 2019 my coworker Tammy Sensow arrived home after work to her home on fire,” Roberts writes. “Her disabled mother, 18 yr old daughter and animals were inside. Her daughter is the only survivor of the fatal fire.”
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Roberts says Sensow did not have any insurance on the home. She’s asking the community to contribute to help with funeral expenses and to help the family get back on their feet.
Injured firefighter recovering
A Demorest firefighter was injured while attempting to rescue Jean Sensow from the fire. Demorest Fire Station 5 Capt. Rob Stein suffered burns to his wrist and back. He was treated and released from the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery, according to Demorest Mayor Rick Austin.
The State Fire Marshal’s Office says the fire started in the area of the stove in the kitchen. Investigators are waiting on autopsy results. They say the fire will likely be ruled accidental.
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