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PA Councilman Dies Of Injuries In Fire That Killed Wife Last Year
A Pennsylvania councilman died as a result of injuries sustained in a fire that killed his wife nearly a year ago, authorities said.
Thomas Highland, 61, was pronounced dead Friday, March 25 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office said. His death was ruled accidental and caused by inhalation injuries sustained in the fire.
The fire broke out around 5:25 a.m. on May 30, 2021, in the 400 block of Center Avenue in Jim Thorpe, police said. His wife, Lynn was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Democratic borough councilman began his third term this year, The Ti…
