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Trainee Paramedic Dies in Tragic House Fire
25 Aug
Summary
- A trainee paramedic lost her life in a house fire.
- She was a much-loved colleague known for her dedication.
- The cause of the fire is under investigation.

A house fire in Thetford, Norfolk, has claimed the life of Jess McKee, a trainee paramedic.
McKee, who was based in Suffolk, was just months away from qualifying as a paramedic. Her colleagues remember her for her kindness, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to patient care.
Four other individuals managed to escape the property located in Sycamore Covert. Emergency services pronounced McKee dead at the scene. Norfolk Police are investigating the cause of the fire, which broke out in the early hours of Saturday.
Authorities have stated that McKee's death is currently being treated as unexplained but is not considered suspicious. The police cordon established around the property has since been lifted.