Vickie Smith; Virginia State Police identify woman killed in Augusta County fire.
Vickie Smith – Virginia State Police have identified the victim of a fatal fire that occurred on January 9 in Augusta County. The blaze broke out just before midnight at a building located at 1477 Guthrie Road, an address associated with Mountain Creek Stables. The cause and origin of the fire remain under investigation, and authorities have not yet released any further details.
According to the Virginia State Police, three individuals were inside the building when the fire started, but only two managed to escape. Sadly, the third person was found deceased inside the structure. On Thursday, the Medical Examiner’s Office in Manassas confirmed the identity of the victim as 68-year-old Vickie Smith.
At this stage, investigators do not believe the fire to be suspicious. “The Virginia State Police would like to thank the Stuart’s Draft Volunteer Fire Department for their invaluable assistance in investigating this incident,” said state police spokesperson Matthew Demlein.
The investigation is still ongoing as authorities work to uncover the cause of the fire and piece together the events leading up to the tragedy.
