On February 23, 2016, Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputies responded to an address in the 19000 block of Vimy Ridge Road.  Fire personnel from Alexander Fire Department (FD), Shannon Hills FD, North East FD, East End FD, Sardis FD and Arch Street FD were on the scene battling a fully engulfed structure fire.

The body of an unknown female was found inside of the structure. 

The Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the woman as Brandi Galley, 42 years of age, from Alexander.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.  A cause of death has not yet been determined.