Neighbor’s Heroic Act in Pinetop Fire

A heartbreaking house fire in Pinetop claimed the life of Julie McNeil, but her final act may have saved her neighbor Luanne Kilmer, who is now recovering. McNeil’s daughter, Christi DeHaven, described the crushing shock of the news, while Kilmer’s granddaughter, Melody, recounted being woken to the tragedy. Melody believes McNeil heard her calling for help and bravely risked her life to ensure Kilmer’s escape — a selfless act echoing McNeil’s lifelong habit of helping others. The fire, possibly sparked by an electrical issue, has left both families devastated but buoyed by community support and faith. GoFundMe pages are open to help Kilmer and McNeil’s family through this unimaginable loss. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/74733d5eb891fdc8