Quincy fire victim named

QUINCY — Larry R. How, 64, died in the Quincy Manor fire Wednesday afternoon.

The man reportedly died of smoke inhalation in an apartment on the ground level of the complex, the Grant County Coroner Dave Matney reported Monday.

“Upon our arrival, heavy fire and smoke was coming from the lower and upper apartments,” Grant County Fire District 3 reported. “One female was occupying the upper apartment and was able to lave safely but lost everything in the fire. She is staying with local family. No occupants (were) in the adjoining apartments.”

The fire district reported heavy fire damage to two apartments, and smoke and water damage to two adjoining apartments.

The cause of the fire is being investigated by the fire district, Grant County Fire Marshal’s Office and the Region 6 Fire Investigation Task Force.

Nearly 45 firefighters and support personnel responded to the fire with five engines and ladder trucks. They remained at the scene until about 8 p.m. that night.

The fire district is still investigating the cause of the fire. At this point, the fire is labeled as undetermined.

— Staff report