Webb City Schools to have counselors available following deaths of two elementary students in fire

Webb City R-7 officials will have counselors available to help those dealing with the deaths of two students in a trailer fire in Alba.

Killed in the fire were 8-year-old Kynzee Norris and 6-year-old Laynee Norris, students at Harry S. Truman Elementary and Bess Truman Primary Center.

District officials posted a Facebook message saying that the students have a sibling who attends Webb City Middle School:

Dear Webb City Families:

We are saddened to learn of the death of two Webb City Students, one who attended Harry S Truman and one who attended Bess Truman Primary Center, in a house fire early this morning. 

These students also have a sibling attending Webb City Middle School. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to their family. Many children have and will be, affected by this news. We encourage you to be especially sensitive and prepare to offer support to your students during this time.

Please know that we will have additional counselors available for those wishing to speak to someone. Over the next few days, we encourage you to be diligent in observing the actions of your students to ensure that those who may need additional support will receive it.
A Jasper County Sheriff's Office news release said the Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating possible causes of the fire.