A man is dead in Cooter after his home caught fire Friday morning…
71-year old Joe Hardesty of rural Cooter was pronounced dead at the scene of a home fire 7:40 Friday morning. Pemiscot County Sheriff Tommy Greenwell says a motorist reported smoke coming from a residence off Route DD near the community of Tyler. A 911 call indicated Hardesty was inside the residence. Greenwell says when crews arrived the house was already engulfed in flames and no rescue efforts could be made. Caruthersville and Steele fire departments assisted at the scene with additional water and manpower. A body was found in a bedroom after a search could begin. The state fire marshal has been called in to assist in the investigation.
Written By: kzim
Date Posted: 1/11/2010 9:53 AM
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