5 Confirmed Dead In DeKalb County Mobile Home Fire

DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) – A mother, three children, and her boyfriend were killed in a fire Thursday morning, according to family members.

The fire happened on Alabama 75 near the Alabama-Georgia state line.

Relatives say after they dropped two other children off at school, they started a fire inside their mobile home to keep warm.

Family members say the fire got out of hand and the victims were killed.

Officials are expected to give an update soon.

Information and photo from WAFF TV 48

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