Milford House Fire: Ashley Tucker Badly Injured After Home Engulfed in Flames Following Threatening Texts What began as a string of **chilling text messages** turned into a nightmare for **37-year-old Ashley Tucker**, whose **Milford home** went up in flames late one October night. Hours after receiving a message warning she would “burn in hell,” Tucker’s **North Grant Street residence
was consumed by a raging fire, leaving her critically injured and sparking an intense arson investigation.Officials say the blaze erupted around **10 p.m.**, quickly spreading through the two-story home before firefighters arrived. When crews reached the scene, the structure was already **fully engulfed**, flames tearing through the roof and windows as smoke poured into the night sky.
Tucker managed to **escape with her dog**, but she suffered **severe burnsbefore collapsing outside. Neighbors rushed to her aid, wrapping her in blankets and trying to comfort her until emergency responders arrived.She was later transported to a **nearby trauma center**, where she remains in critical condition. Her dog, though frightened, was safely recovered and is being cared for by family members.
Fire investigators, working alongside local police, believe the **blaze may have been deliberately set**, citing early evidence that suggests an **incendiary device, possibly a Molotov cocktail**, could have been used. However, officials emphasize that this detail remains **under review** pending laboratory analysis and witness interviews.
Neighbors described Ashley as a kind and hardworking woman who had endured recent personal difficulties but was trying to rebuild her life. “No one deserves something like this,” one neighbor said. “It’s terrifying.”As detectives continue to examine the **threatening texts** and the cause of the fire, authorities are urging anyone with information or security footage to contact **Milford Police**. The investigation remains active as the community prays for Ashley Tucker’s recovery.
