Flickering candles lit up a grieving Dryden community after a house fire killed three people, including a young child, according to CNY Central.
Officials say 3-year-old Paisley Wood, her mother Christy Oralls, and Katherine Gray died in the fire. Neighbors, friends, and family gathered for a vigil, sharing memories and supporting one another through the loss.
Loved ones described Oralls as a devoted mother and Gray as gentle and kind. As the community mourns, many are urging others to cherish time with family, while continuing to rally around those left behind.
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