Woman killed in Catoosa County house fire

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5715 Highway 41

5715 Highway 41

An elderly woman died Wednesday after she was found inside a burning Catoosa County house, authorities said.

Three men spotted the fire at 5715 U.S. Highway 41 about 1 p.m. Wednesday and called the fire department, Catoosa County Fire Chief Chuck Nichols said.

Firefighters found an elderly woman passed out in the house, Nichols said. Catoosa County Coroner Vanita Hullander identified the woman as Betty Strickland and said she was pronounced dead at the hospital.

The fire mainly damaged the back of the house, though there was damage throughout the residence, he said.

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