A deadly fire in Quincy claimed the life of a 91-year-old woman on Monday night.<\/p>\n
The victim has been identified as Serina Lofton.The State Fire Marshal\u2019s Office is now leading the investigation.Watch the video below to hear what her son had to say.<\/p>\n
Beloved grandmother dies in tragic house fire in Quincy<\/p>\n
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:<\/p>\n
Investigators are searching for answers after a deadly house fire claimed the life of a 91-year-old woman in Quincy. Crews say the fire broke out Monday night on West Clark Street.<\/p>\n
Firefighters spent more than five hours putting out the flames. They identified the victim as Serina Lofton, a longtime Quincy resident who moved to the area back in 1970.<\/p>\n
Her son tells us dozens of family members \u2014 including more than 40 grandchildren\u2014 gathered outside the home as fire crews worked through the night.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe lived to get 91 years old, she had a birthday coming up in January where she would be 92, and we’re gonna miss her, we’re gonna miss her,\u201d says Victor Clark, son of Serina Lofton.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Detrick McClellan <\/p>\n
Quincy police chief Carlos Hill says the State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating how the fire started.<\/p>\n
If they find evidence of foul play, Quincy police will take over the case.<\/p>\n
Want to see more local news? Visit the WTXL ABC 27 Website. <\/a><\/p>\n Stay in touch with us anywhere, anytime.<\/p>\n Like us on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n Follow us on Instagram <\/a>and X.<\/a><\/p>\n