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Man Dies in Trailer Fire

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LILLINGTON — A Harnett County man is dead after a fireearly Thursday morning.

Flames engulfed two trailers shortly after 4 a.m. There were fourpeople inside. Three of them made it out alive, but 56-year-old PrestonCouncil did not.

Inez Bullock remembered Council as a man who "was like a brother to allof us. He's been a friend of the family for years."

A 7-month-old baby was treated and released. Two women were taken toUNC's burn center. Their injuries are not life threatening.

Investigators say the fire was accidental.

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