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Victim of fatal Lebanon apartment fire identified

By Emily Hibbitts,

3 hours ago

LEBANON, Va. (WJHL) — A woman who died in a Lebanon, Virginia apartment building fire on Aug. 14 has been identified.

Lebanon Police Department Chief Eric Deskins confirmed to News Channel 11 that Hazel Hamm, 62, died as a result of the fire at Fox Meadows Apartments.

Deskins stated the fire appears to be accidental and no foul play is expected.

Russell County Sheriff Bill Watson previously stated several families were displaced due to the fire.

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