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Coroner Identifies Woman Killed in Martin City Fire

Karen Short was killed in a fire on Feb. 28

By Justin Franz

The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office has identified the woman who died in a fire last week in Martin City.

Karen Short, 54, was killed when her home caught fire on Feb. 28. Investigators believe a wood stove started the fire.

 

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