The Evergreen, Alabama, community is united in mourning following a devastating house fire that claimed the lives of Demetrius Bradley, 22, and Damaya Bradley, 26, during the early morning hours of December 21, 2025. The tragic loss of two young lives has sent waves of grief through the town, leaving family members, friends, and neighbors struggling to comprehend the magnitude of the heartbreak.
Emergency responders were dispatched at approximately 12:49 a.m. to a reported structure fire along Newton Parkway, according to officials. Fire crews and law enforcement arrived swiftly, but despite their efforts, the blaze proved fatal. Demetrius and Damaya were found inside the residence and were pronounced dead at the scene. The Conecuh County Coroner’s Office later confirmed their identities and notified their family.
Authorities say the suddenness of the incident has deeply shaken the community. Demetrius and Damaya were not just victims of a tragic event—they were beloved individuals known to those around them for their personalities, relationships, and the promise of futures now unrealized. Friends describe them as warm, familiar faces whose presence brought comfort and connection within their circles.
Loved ones are now left holding tightly to memories—shared conversations, laughter, plans for the future, and everyday moments that now carry immeasurable meaning. While their lives were cut tragically short, those closest to them say Demetrius and Damaya will be remembered for the love they gave and the bonds they shared, legacies that cannot be erased by tragedy.
The Conecuh County Coroner’s Office has assumed jurisdiction in the case, and both individuals are being transported to the Alabama Department of Forensic Science for autopsies to determine the official cause and manner of death. Meanwhile, the Alabama State Fire Marshal’s Office is continuing its investigation into the fire. Officials have not released further details at this time, noting that the investigation remains ongoing.
As questions remain unanswered, the Evergreen community has come together in solidarity, offering prayers, comfort, and support to the Bradley family during this unimaginably difficult period. Vigils, messages of condolence, and quiet acts of kindness reflect a town united in grief—one that mourns not only the loss of two young lives, but the futures and moments that will now never come to pass.
In the face of tragedy, Evergreen stands together, honoring the lives of Demetrius Bradley and Damaya Bradley, and holding their loved ones close as they begin the long journey of healing after a loss felt by an entire community.