Bedford County family loses home in fast-moving fire caused by lawn mower

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A simple chore turned devastating in seconds for one Bedford County family. They lost their home on Isle of Pine Drive after a lawn mower sparked a fast-moving fire.

The Starnes family is now facing a long road ahead. “We’ve been here for 22 years,” Judy Starnes said. “I never thought it would happen.”

On Saturday, Kenneth Starnes paused mowing the lawn to grab a glass of water inside. When he stepped back outside, he found the mower in flames. The fire was spreading to the house…

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