Lexington, S.C (WACH) — A Lexington family is facing heartbreak after a fire Tuesday morning took the life of 66-year-old Donna Hunter and left her husband, Paul Hunter, severely injured.
The fire happened around 6 a.m. at the couple’s home on Millfield Court. When crews arrived, the two-story house was engulfed in flames. Firefighters received reports that one person was still inside. After several attempts, they were unable to save Donna because of the extreme heat.
Paul Hunter was severely burned and airlifted to the Augusta Burn Center, where his family says he remains in critical condition…