According to authorities, Birmingham Fire and Rescue responded to the home around 2:45 a.m. Crews were working to put out the flames when they found the three victims inside. They were rushed to UAB Hospital, but all three later died from their injuries.

Edward Hicks III was pronounced dead at 3:48 a.m., Farintina Hicks at 3:52 a.m., and Laila Hicks at 3:40 a.m.

Investigators say the cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Birmingham Fire Marshal’s Office. Birmingham police are also looking into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

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State Forestry crews from the Southwest Division worked around the clock to contain the forest fire that spread quickly. In this case, it wasn’t just the terrain and dry conditions that caused a problem. In the beginning stages, a property owner also slowed their progress, according to Baldwin County Forester Andy Reier.

“Property damage or many things that they could be upset about, but at the end of the day we’re here to suppress the fire and protect houses,” Reier said. “There were 20 houses threatened during this fire. No structures were lost.”

Reier said those houses were on the far south end of the fire line across Bennett Creek. Local fire companies from Citronelle and surrounding areas kept fire from those structures while his crews went to work building firebreaks to contain it.

When forestry crews first arrive on scene, they locate the fire and find a place to put a break in. One side burns while the other side of the forest stays green.

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“31 years as an officer and I’m still not used to this,” said Moulton Police Chief Craig Knight. “You never get used to it.”

Knight and Moulton Fire Chief Brian Phillips were on scene when 33-year-old Ashley Hagood and her children, 13-year-old Bryant Ballew and seven-year-old Bryleigh Pledger, died in a wreck.

“They’re young, you know, they had so much to live for, and it makes it even harder when you have kids of your own,” said Phillips. “You think of your own kids when you’re sitting there working.”

Moulton Mayor Ryan Jolly said it’s been a tough week for Moulton’s first responders, and they’re leaning on each other for support.

“Naturally, we as human beings, we’re ‘fixers,’” he said. “We want to make sure, you know, we help people. We want to fix things, and not to be able to do that, it kind of can be troublesome or, you know, it can weigh on you heavily.”

Knight and Phillips have worked alongside each other for nearly 30 years, but say that experience doesn’t always prepare you for what you see on the job.

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Employees said they were away from the business when they started receiving messages that the Courtyard was on fire. Jacob Hudson, a nighttime manager, said he and coworkers first thought the reports might be a mistake.

“At first we’re like maybe it’s just a small fire, maybe just smoke damage,” Hudson said. “But when we got here, the whole building was engulfed. You could see flames for miles away.”

Hudson said the group rushed to the scene after seeing a photo in a group chat. He said the emotional impact was immediate.

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“After arriving, the crew confirmed a working fire at Kimberly-Clark, and a full response for a commercial building fire was issued,” the release said. Incident command confirmed two separate fires at the location.

As of 12:15 p.m., one fire was completely contained, and suppression teams were working on the other.

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“You know we practice a lot with trying to do practical skills. Putting ourselves through high pressure situations and how we can properly handle those,” said Clay Dykes, a graduate with the Fayette Fire Department.

Supporters attended the graduation ceremony as graduates received their certificates and had badges pinned to their shirts by friends or family members.

“Staying busy. You’re going to be tired. You’re going to be working all the time. You’ll barely be at the station. You might not get to eat. It helps us to stay focused and just do the little things right,” said Ryan Respinto, a graduate with the Center Point Fire District.

Ben Stewart, Chief of Oxford Fire Department, served as keynote speaker. He told the graduates to “Go out and make an impact in your community and welcome to the brotherhood.”

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While the blaze is contained, there were still flames in pockets and voids in the roof and attic area of the 134-year-old building.

It took crews and equipment from Cullman and several other jurisdictions to get the massive blaze under control. Dozens of residents camped nearby to watch the 134-year-old structure go up in flames.

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The McIntosh Volunteer Fire Department posted video of the fire on its Facebook page as they and other departments battled the intense flames burning in the wooded area.

William Lane, a McIntosh resident, saw the fire and rushed with another neighbor to protect nearby property.

“Me and my neighbor across the street we grabbed our hoses, ran down, and wet his shed down to make sure that nothing happened to his little place over there,” Lane said.

Officials say the fire was so deep into the woods that the Alabama Forestry Commission was called out. While fire crews worked to put the blaze out, neighbors did what they could to help as well.

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About 20 fire departments, 40 fire apparatus and 80 firefighters were on scene to make sure every hot spot was put out, officials said.

For nearly six hours, crews battled the fire, working to save history and protect the surrounding area.

Firefighters say because the grounds had been vacated, there were no operational hydrants available on the property.

The historic site is a state-owned psychiatric hospital built on grounds that were once used as a military arsenal in the 1800s.

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The post says one chicken house was on fire, but others and propane tanks were nearby and at risk of catching the flames. Station 5 called for mutual aid. Station 5 says the no one was injured in the process of putting the fire out. The scene was cleared around 8pm.

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In 2025, he was selected as EMS Provider of the Year for St. Clair County.

You may remember seeing coverage of Rogers from 2021 when he had a long battle with COVID-19, eventually returning to work in 2022.

Officials say Rogers also had a battle with cancer in 2024, again returning to full duty.

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