COVINGTON, Ky. — An array of candles, Christmas decorations and stuffed animals created a makeshift vigil for Randy Helton.

"Every neighborhood needs a Randy, that's for sure," Connell said.

Debbiee Connell Randy Helton and his Halloween decorations

Helton's family confirmed that he was killed in a fire along Garrard Avenue early Friday morning.

Family member Chyrell Hartsock said she was inside the home when the flames broke out, and described what happened.

"The whole bedroom was just on fire. Like, the flames were so big and it spread so fast and we tried to get him out but we couldn't," Hartsock said.

Family and friends hold candlelight vigil for victim in deadly Covington fire

"Randy was outgoing, he was fun, he loved everybody," Hartsock said.

Friends and neighbors said H

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