The fire occurred early Sunday morning at a residence on Ridgewood Circle in Walker County.

• The fire occurred early Sunday morning at a residence on Ridgewood Circle in Walker County. Discover Walker

• John Millican was located unconscious and later pronounced dead. Discover Walker

• His wife, Heather Millican, and their two children (ages 3 and 8) escaped the house and were transported to a burn center. Discover Walker

• The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Discover Walker

Regarding contacting the family:
Because this is a deeply personal tragedy, I don’t have a direct contact for the family or any public means of reaching relatives beyond what’s already in the news. Out of privacy & respect, such contact details are typically not published.

Possible next steps you might consider:

• Reach out to the school (LaFayette High School) or the school district in Walker County to inquire if there is a school-led support fund or designated liaison for the family.

• Monitor local news or community posts (e.g., local social media pages/groups in LaFayette/Walker County) for announcements of community helping events, fundraisers, memorials — these often provide safe and appropriate ways to offer support.

• If you wish to help, consider donating time/resources to a reputable local organization working with the family or a designated charity if one is set up in the family’s name.