'Unimaginable Tragedy': Fundraiser Supports Family Of 3 Girls Killed In Crete House Fire
By Lauren Traut
Published on March 27, 2026.
The grandmother of three girls killed in a Crete house fire has initiated a GoFundMe campaign to support the girls' family. The fire was first reported at 1 a.m. on Wednesday, with crews battling the blaze for 40 minutes before it was brought under control. The victims were identified as Walter Palmer, 71, and three girls. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office. All funds raised will be used towards funeral and memorial costs for the girls.
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