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Victims of Erskine Fire identified

Victims of Erskine Fire identified
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The two confirmed victims of the Erskine Fire have been identified by friends as Byron and Gladys McKaig.

The news was confirmed by Eric Menees of the Anglican Diocese of San Joaquin. According to friends and family, Byron and Gladys were a clergy couple at St. Peter's in Kernville.

The couple has three adult daughters. This story is developing.

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