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Disabled man's life claimed in Sylvester fire
Posted: 10.05.2012 at 11:52 AM
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The structure was completely destroyed in the fire.  / FOX 31
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SYLVESTER, GA --
UPDATED STORY 10/6/12:

Investigators have ruled this fire as an arson.

Authorities have arrested 31-year-old Michael Carlisle, who is being charged with murder and first degree arson.

Stay connected to MySouthWestGA.com as the story develops and the FOX 31 Newscast at 10 PM.


ORIGINAL STORY 10/5/12:

An early morning blaze in Sylvester leaves one person dead and another injured.

48-year-old, disabled man, Gregory Fulghm, was found dead inside the home of his girl friend, 64-year-old Betty Booth Bigler, at 5407 Fortune Street.

Bigler sustained injuries in the fire, and was transported to Augusta Burn Center for treatment.

Investigators say the cause of the fire is undetermined, but is believed to be electrical.

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