James Madison University student dies after early morning fire

College Student, 28, Dies After Being Found in Smoke-Filled Apartment as Officials Reveal Cause of Blaze

"We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of this young man who had his entire life ahead of him," said a fire officialStock photo of police lightsCredit: Daniel Tadevosyan/GettyNEED TO KNOWThe Harrisonburg (Virginia) Fire Department announced that a 28-year-old man died on Feb. 27 in an accidental fire as a result of cooking in an apartmentJames Madison University identified the victim as student Lorenzo Gibbs“Our thoughts and…

28-year-old JMU student dies after early morning apartment fire off campus

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WRIC) -- A 28-year-old James Madison University (JMU) student is dead after a fire broke out in an off-campus apartment early Friday morning. A spokesperson with the university confirmed to 8News that Lorenzo Gibbs, a senior majoring in integrated science and technology, is dead following what the Harrison Fire Department described as an "accidental" fire that occurred off campus at around midnight on Friday, Feb. 27. The Harr…

James Madison University student dies after early morning fire

HARRISONBURG, Va. A 28-year-old James Madison University student died early this morning from a cardiac arrest after a cooking fire broke out at a Harrisonburg apartment complex, WHSV and The Breeze reported. JMU Vice President for Student Affairs Tim Miller identified the student as Lorenzo Gibbs, a senior majoring in Integrated Science and Technology."Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with Lorenzo's family, friends and all who knew him…