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Two killed in Warner Robins house fire identified

The fire department says firefighters put out the blaze, but two people inside the home died from their injuries

WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — The Warner Robins Fire Department says two people died Saturday in a house fire.

According to a news release, it happened around 7:15 a.m. Saturday at a home in the 200-block of Suzanne Drive.

Firefighters were able to put out the blaze, but two people inside the home died from their injuries.

Coroner Danny Galpin identified them as 70-year-old Owens Collins and 57-year-old Joseph Luster. He said their cause of death was soot/smoke inhalation.

“The loss of life is tragic in any instance and we are saddened to lose two members of our community. A fire loss always hits our department hard. I am proud of the efforts of our firefighters and want to extend our thoughts and prayers to the family during this time,” said Fire Chief Ross Moulton.

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