By Scott Harvey
Cumby – A Cumby man has died from injuries sustained during a fire at his home early Monday morning.
Police discovered the fire after being dispatched to the home of Bernie and Joyce Murray following a 9-11 hang-up call.
Both were evacuated from their home on Commerce Street, and Bernie was transported to Hopkins County Memorial after CPR was administered at the scene. He died shortly afterwards.
The cause of the fire is believed to be a lit cigarette.