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The Sun
10-07-2025
- The Sun
Girl, 13, dies just two weeks after beating cancer when fireworks debris set fire to home in middle of night
A farmhouse fire killed a 13-year-old girl just days after she beat cancer. A teenager's home went up in flames after smoldering debris from Fourth of July fireworks caused the back of the house to catch fire early morning Friday. 6 6 6 Merely weeks ago, Jerilynn Brown had won her two-year fight with bone cancer. "She just rang the bell, and a month later, here we are, and I'm talking about my baby girl," Jerry, her father, told KMBC. 'To see a young girl who just beat have it end like this,' Independence Fire Chief Jimmy Walker said. "We are all very upset about this as well." Brown's mother, Liz, is currently in the hospital "fighting for her life due to injuries sustained in the fire," according to the Missouri family's GoFundMe. "Her strength and spirit touched everyone who knew her," the fundraiser said. "To have her taken so suddenly after all she had endured is beyond heartbreaking." Another victim, 52-year-old Marc Anthony Young Sr. also died due to the fire. According to reports, he suffered burns on 96% of his body before he died in the hospital almost three days after the tragedy. "He was loved by so many. He never missed a day of work. He wanted better for us all," his GoFundMe said. Two rushed to hospital after golf course fireworks display goes terrifyingly wrong near Taylor Swift's Cape Cod home Officials said that farmhouse had no working smoke detectors at the time of the fire. "This is a great opportunity to not only educate people on general fireworks safety, but you want to make sure that everyone has working smoke detectors in their homes," Walker said. "Hours can elapse while a fire smolders... We always have to worry about smoldering fires and the fact that they can go undiscovered for a number of hours and eventually can become out of hand quickly." Brown's father said that she had made "every nurse a present" to thank them before she left the hospital in late June. From the families' GoFundMes: Marc Anthony Young Sr., a 52-year-old, was also killed during the blaze. His GoFundMe, written by his child, read: "I'm starting this to help Me and Jordan lay our dad to rest peacefully and respectfully. He was a victim of the house fire on July 4, 2025 in Buckner Mo today he passed away after fighting for his life almost 3 days. I don't even know where to start he was loved by so many. He never missed a day of work. He wanted better for us all. He's a father, brother ,Uncle, Grandpa. He has 2 grandchildren 3 kids 2 sons and 1 daughter. He loved music and dancing (70-90s r&b , soul, country, rap) was definitely a good soul. Could make friends with literally anyone. Life of the party and very blunt in the most respectful way." From Jerilynn Brown's family: "In the early morning of July 4th, tragedy struck the lives of Jerry Brown and Liz Stephens in the most unimaginable way. A devastating house fire destroyed their home, taking with it everything they owned—and most heartbreakingly, their 13-year-old daughter, Jerrilynn Brown. "Jerrilynn was a bright, brave, and beautiful soul who had just overcome a long battle with cancer only two weeks prior. Her strength and spirit touched everyone who knew her. To have her taken so suddenly after all she had endured is beyond heartbreaking. "In addition to the loss of their beloved daughter and home, Liz is currently in the hospital, fighting for her life due to injuries sustained in the fire. As Jerry stays by her side, they are navigating unbearable grief and overwhelming uncertainty. "We are raising funds to help cover the cost of Jerrilynn's funeral, provide essential support for Liz's ongoing medical care, and assist Jerry and Liz in beginning to rebuild their lives—replacing clothing, personal items, and basic needs that were all lost in the fire. "No amount can heal this pain, but your support—whether through a donation, a share, or a prayer—can help bring a glimmer of hope to this devastated family. "Please consider helping in any way you can. Every dollar and every kind word means the world right now. Thank you for your love and support." Source: GoFundMe, GoFundMe 'Every nurse and doctor signed this heart she made," he said. "She made it with her love while she was fighting cancer because she is a great person.' The fundraiser said that the blaze took not only their daughter but "everything they owned." 'It just crushes my heart that this family is probably never going to have another Independence Day that they'll enjoy,' Battalion Chief Eric Michel told KSHB. A firefighter was also hospitalized after being injured in the fire, but was later released, according to the outlet. "I can't say for sure that a smoke detector would've saved lives in this instance," Walker said. "But what I can say is that it wouldn't hurt." 6 6 6
Daily Mirror
09-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Teen, 13, beats cancer but dies weeks later in house blaze started by fireworks
Jerilynn Brown and Marc Anthony Young perished following the fire which was is said to have started when the dying embers of fireworks caused the family home to go up in flames A teenage schoolgirl who had just defeated cancer died when old fireworks sparked a fire at her home in the early hours of the morning. Jerilynn Brown, 13, had celebrated winning her battle with bone cancer weeks before the property was set alight. The girl, from Missouri, US, couldn't be saved despite the quick response of the Independence Fire Department, who were alerted to the blaze at 5am. A second person, named locally as 52-year-old Marc Anthony Young Snr, was confirmed dead on Sunday. It is reported that the smoke alarm wasn't working at the time. Two others suffered injuries in the incident, and both remain in hospital. An investigation showed the fire started on the decking outside the property, with the 'embers' of the fireworks said to have started the blaze. Her family have spoken of their devastation following the fire on July 4 that claimed the life off the fearless youngster. "She just rang the bell, and a month later, here we are, and I'm talking about my baby girl," her father Jerry Brown told Amercian station KMBC. "She just got me to church. I quit drinking, 17 months. All that is because of her." Jerilynn had just been discharged from Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, he confirmed. IFD Chief Jimmy Walker told Fox 4: "To see a young girl who just beat cancer to have it end like this. I'm speaking on all of our folks, our heart goes out and we are all very upset about this as well. Hours can elapse while a fire smoulders, this can happen at any time, lightning strikes, we always have to worry about smouldering fires and the fact that they can go undiscovered for a number of hours and eventually become out of hand very quickly." A GoFundMe page has been created to help Jerilynn's family rebuild their home, and cover the costs of her funeral. The page detailed her parent's pain and read: "In the early morning of July 4th, tragedy struck the lives of Jerry Brown and Liz Stephens in the most unimaginable way. "A devastating house fire destroyed their home, taking with it everything they owned—and most heartbreakingly, their 13-year-old daughter, Jerrilynn Brown. Jerrilynn was a bright, brave, and beautiful soul who had just overcome a long battle with cancer only two weeks prior. Her strength and spirit touched everyone who knew her. To have her taken so suddenly after all she had endured is beyond heartbreaking. "In addition to the loss of their beloved daughter and home, Liz is currently in the hospital, fighting for her life due to injuries sustained in the fire. As Jerry stays by her side, they are navigating unbearable grief and overwhelming uncertainty. "We are raising funds to help cover the cost of Jerrilynn's funeral, provide essential support for Liz's ongoing medical care, and assist Jerry and Liz in beginning to rebuild their lives—replacing clothing, personal items, and basic needs that were all lost in the fire. "No amount can heal this pain, but your support—whether through a donation, a share, or a prayer—can help bring a glimmer of hope to this devastated family. Please consider helping in any way you can. Every dollar and every kind word means the world right now. Thank you for your love and support."
National Post
09-07-2025
- National Post
13-year-old dies in a house fire two weeks after beating cancer
A teenager who died in a house fire in Missouri two weeks after beating cancer has left the family and local fire authorities 'heartbroken.' Article content The incident took place in the early hours of July 4 and, investigation suggests, appears to be related to fireworks. 'Division of Fire Safety is currently investigating five fires in which fireworks are suspected and in which three people have died,' the authorities said, confirming 'a 13-year-old girl died in the fire' in Buckner, Jackson County. Article content Article content Article content 'A second person later succumbed to his injuries. At least one other remains hospitalized,' the statement reads. Article content Article content Multiple news outlets in the U.S. identified the 13-year-old victim as Jerilynn Brown. The teen had been battling osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer, for two years and was reportedly discharged from Children's Mercy Hospital late last month. Article content 'She just rang the bell,' Jerilynn's father Jerry Brown told KMBC. 'And a month later, here we are, and I'm talking about my baby girl.' Jerilynn's mother, Liz Stephens, is in the hospital and fighting for her life due to injuries sustained in the house fire, Jerilynn's stepfather Stephen Miller said. Article content 'Jerrilynn was a bright, brave, and beautiful soul who had just overcome a long battle with cancer only two weeks prior,' reads a GoFundMe set up for the family. 'Her strength and spirit touched everyone who knew her. To have her taken so suddenly after all she had endured is beyond heartbreaking.' The campaign, with a goal of US$11,000, aims to raise funds for the family to cover funeral and medical expenses. Article content Article content 'To see a young girl who just beat cancer to have to have it end like this. I'm speaking on all of our folks our heart goes out and we are all very upset about this as well,' Independence Fire Chief Jimmy Walker told Fox 4. Article content Article content Authorities said the fire originated on the covered back deck at the residence. Walker also said the smoke alarms inside the home weren't working. 'While they don't extinguish fires they do alert you in early stages of fires to let you get out and stay out and they do save lives,' Walker said, Fox 4 reports. Article content
New York Post
09-07-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Teen dies in house fire started by July Fourth fireworks just two weeks after she beat cancer
A 13-year-old girl was one of two people killed when July Fourth fireworks sparked a huge blaze in her home — just two weeks after she beat cancer. Jerilynn Brown had just rang the bell as she finally left the hospital late last month after a two-year battle with osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer. 3 Jerilynn Brown died after her family's home in Independence, Missouri, became engulfed in flames around 5:30 a.m. on July 4. Courtesy Stephen Miller Advertisement She died on the Fourth of July when smoldering debris from fireworks the night before ignited at the back of her family's home in Independence, Missouri, engulfing it in flames around 5:30 a.m. 'It was a breezy night,' Independence Fire Chief Jimmy Walker told KHSB of the wind fanning the flames overnight. 'Hours can elapse while a fire smolders… We always have to worry about smoldering fires and the fact that they can go undiscovered for a number of hours and eventually can become out of hand quickly.' Advertisement Walker said there were no working smoke detectors in the farmhouse. 3 The 13-year-old girl died just two weeks after she beat cancer. Courtesy Jerry Brown 3 The fire was caused by smoldering fireworks debris used the night of July 3rd that ignited the back of the home, fire officials said. KSHB Jerilynn had just been discharged from Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City in late June after her two year battle with cancer, her father, Jerry Brown, said. Advertisement 'She just rang the bell,' Brown told KMBC. A second person, 52-year-old Marc Anthony Young Sr., died on Sunday, after fighting for his life for almost three days from injuries in the fire, his son, Marc Anthony Young Jr. told the outlet. Jerilynn's mom, Liz Stephens, remains in the hospital 'fighting for her life' after being severely burned, Jerilynn's stepfather, Stephen Miller said.
Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Missouri girl, 13, beat bone cancer...then weeks later, a freak accident struck
A 13-year-old Missouri girl, who had just beaten bone cancer, was tragically killed after a freak fireworks incident set her home ablaze. Jerilynn Brown had beaten bone cancer just weeks before the horrific fire that claimed her young life in the early hours of July 4. 'She just rang the bell, and a month later, here we are, and I'm talking about my baby girl,' her father, Jerry Brown, told KMBC. 'She just got me to church. I quit drinking, 17 months. All that is because of her.' Her stepfather, Stephen Miller, agreed that Jerilynn had a strong spirit, and told the outlet: 'Unfortunately, today, she's no longer with us. She's free.' At about 5am, the Independence Fire Department responded to the home near Buckner following reports of a house fire. According to the Department of Fire Safety and IFD, an investigation showed the fire started on the home's back deck due to embers of 'consumer-grade' spent fireworks from the night before. The smoke alarm in the home wasn't working at the time, with three others in the property suffering injuries. 'To see a young girl who just beat cancer to have it end like this. I'm speaking on all of our folks, our heart goes out and we are all very upset about this as well,' IFD Chief Jimmy Walker told Fox 4. According to the Department of Fire Safety and IFD, an investigation showed the fire started on the home's back deck due to embers of 'consumer-grade' spent fireworks from the night before Crews reported that, as they arrived, the fire was strongly developed and they had to begin 'aggressive attack' operations, the outlet reported. 'Hours can elapse while a fire smolders, this can happen at any time, lightning strikes, we always have to worry about smoldering fires and the fact that they can go undiscovered for a number of hours and eventually become out of hand very quickly,' Walker said. Two others were hospitalized in the fire. One of the victims in hospital reportedly succumbed to their injuries on Sunday, according to family. Liz Stephens was identified as the victim currently recovering in hospital in a GoFundMe created to aid Jerilynn's family rebuild their home and lay their daughter to rest. 'Jerilynn was a bright, brave, and beautiful soul who had just overcome a long battle with cancer only two weeks prior,' the fundraiser said. 'Her strength and spirit touched everyone who knew her. To have her taken so suddenly after all she had endured is beyond heartbreaking.' Jerrilynn had gone to the doctor in October last year with a suspected broken arm. As an active young girl, she and her family never suspected it had been broken due to a tumor. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, a bone cancer that typically attacks the bones in arms and legs and typically develops in children and young adults. 'She just rang the bell, and a month later, here we are, and I'm talking about my baby girl,' her father Jerry Brown said Jerilynn had heartbreakingly only overcome her cancer just two weeks before the fire after enduring weeks of chemotherapy. She was described by her family as a 'very active 13-year-old' who loved softball, basketball and her church youth group. 'Jerilynn loves helping others and is always making sure everyone is ok,' her family said while fundraising to help battle her cancer. 'It's hard for her to now be the one receiving all the attention when she is such a giver to others. She always has a smile on her face and loves hanging out with her friends.'
