Garrison Fire-Related Death
Posted/updated on: September 16, 2010 at 2:46 am
GARRISON — A Nacogdoches County man has died while trying to put out a fire that had gotten out of control. Authorities report finding the body of Bill Franklin Smith, 78. He was still holding a rake when his body was found yesterday afternoon on County Road 282 near Garrison. It is felt that he either suffered smoke inhalation or a heart attack. The fire, which spread because of the dry conditions, burned down Smith’s home.
