[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 18 (Thursday, January 30, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S611]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       GREENVILLE, KENTUCKY, FIRE

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I wish to speak briefly on a tragedy 
that happened this morning in Kentucky.
  News reports are still developing, but we do know that a large house 
fire occurred in Greenville, in Muhlenberg County, in western Kentucky. 
Fire officials reports say multiple lives were lost in the fire, 
including children. There are two survivors who have been flown to 
Vanderbilt University Medical Center for treatment.
  Personnel from three fire departments--Greenville Fire, Graham 
Volunteer Fire, and Beechmont Volunteer Fire--responded to the blaze. I 
thank these brave firefighters, as well as the emergency medical 
technicians, police officers, and other responders who heroically leapt 
in to save lives.
  Elaine and I are hopeful for a speedy recovery for the two victims 
who are still alive, and we extend our prayers and condolences to the 
families of the souls lost in this destructive fire. I will pay close 
attention to this story as events further develop. The entire 
Commonwealth stands behind Muhlenberg County right now, and we will do 
whatever we can to help recover from this horrific loss.

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