🌱 Montgomery House Fire Kills Child & Burns Firefighters + The Voice

Good morning, Montgomery. Rose Mendez here with your Tuesday edition of the Montgomery Patch newsletter, filled with all the community information you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm. High: 89 Low: 68.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm. High: 81 Low: 67.

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Here are the top three stories in Montgomery today:

1. On Sunday night, May 14, a Montgomery house fire led to the death of a child and injured five firefighters. According to officials, three people were rescued from the home and taken to the hospital, where the juvenile died. Five firefighters were taken to the hospital, and three were later released after being treated for second-degree burns. The other two firefighters have severe burns and remain in "serious condition" in the hospital as of May 15. Montgomery Mayor Steve Reed said, "We offer our condolences to those affected by this tragic loss of a child, and we covet your prayers for our two firefighters as they face a long road ahead. The next few days will be critical to their recovery." (AP News)
2. Ryley Tate Wilson, a 15-year-old Montgomery resident, will compete in the Season 23 semifinals of “The Voice,” the NBC reality series! The teen is one of only eight contestants left. View the link to see an interview with Ryley. (AL.com)
3. The Montgomery Regional Airport Police Department has arrested 30-year-old Gabriel Zachariah Jones of Montgomery for first-degree theft of property after allegedly stealing an airport police car. The vehicle was stolen on Saturday and has since been located by the police. MGM Director Wade A. Davis said, "Getaway in style to four of the direct international hubs that MGM offers for an escape, but please don’t take the police vehicle." (WTVY)

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Today and tomorrow in Montgomery:

Tuesday, May 16

• Council Session - County Of Montgomery At Council Office Building, Third Floor Hearing Room (9:00 AM)
• Coffee And Cards! Free Tarot Readings (Virtual) Hosted By Brandy Burrow Astrology (12:00 PM)

Wednesday, May 17

• The Beach Boys At Montgomery Performing Arts Centre (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Montgomery Humane Society is having an Adoption Event on Saturday, May 20, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.! Appointments are not required but filling out an application in advance will save you time. (Montgomery Humane Society Adoptable Pets via Facebook)
• Montgomery Humane Society needs long shred and newspaper for puppy and small breed bedding! Drop off any donations at the shelter. (Montgomery Humane Society Adoptable Pets via Facebook)
• In case you missed it, tickets are now on sale for Disney Junior Live on Tour: Costume Palooza at the Montgomery Performing Arts Center. This show features appearances by Mickey and Minnie Mouse and all their friends. Tickets are available here. (Montgomery Performing Arts Center at Renaissance Montgomery via Facebook)

That's it for today! I'll see you back in your inbox soon with another update.

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!