Limestone County coroner identifies man killed in Athens fire One person was killed in a house fire on Lawson Street in Athens. Posted: Dec 29, 2020 9:09 AM Updated: Dec 29, 2020 4:57 PM Posted By: Rachel Keith Limestone County Coroner Mike West says a 70-year-old man died early Tuesday in a fire in Athens. West identified the victim as Richard Booth. One person was killed in a house fire on Lawson Street in Athens. A call came in about a fire in a Lawson Street home about 4 a.m. Tuesday. Related Content