Harnett County fire crews are
working to learn what caused a large fire at a home near Lillington on Friday.
Crews were called to reports of
a fire on Garland Sloan Lane near US 421.
It is unclear what caused the
fire and if there were any injuries.
Raleigh fire crews said a home was significantly damaged after a fire on Friday.
Officials said about 35 firefighters were called around 4:30 p.m. to a home on Colleton Road in Raleigh.
Officials said no one was injured in the fire. The residents were out of town at the time.
It is unclear what caused the fire. The investigation is still ongoing.
A Fort Worth firefighter works to contain a house fire in a historic home in the 1800 block of Western Avenue on Jan. 6, 2026.
Fort Worth Fire Department
A fire damaged a 124-year-old home in Fort Worth’s Arlington Heights neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon, officials with the Fort Worth Fire Department said.
Fire crews were dispatched to the historic home in the 1800 block of Western Avenue, near Camp Bowie Boulevard, about 2:30 p.m., according to a post on the department’s Facebook page.
The 2.5-story wooden house had smoke coming from its eaves when crews arrived.
Crews opened the walls throughout the home and found fire contained in the voids, according to the post. The fire was contained in 20 minutes and did not spread to the rest of the house. No injuries were reported.
Probationary fire recruits training to join the department provided assistance with containing the fire, officials said.
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A Fort Worth firefighter battles a blaze at a residence in the 4600 block of Shackleford Street in east Fort Worth on Dec. 31, 2025.
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A New Year’s Eve fire in the 4600 block of Shackleford Street in east Fort Worth claimed the life of a 52-year-old woman, according to details released by the victim’s family and the Fort Worth Fire Department.
The victim, Opale Marie Whitney, was identified by her daughter in a Facebook post Wednesday night.
In a separate Facebook post, the fire department said it responded to the house fire at 11:50 a.m. Dec. 31. Fire crews reportedly arrived on scene within minutes of being dispatched, where they found a single-story home in flames.
Inside, firefighters located and removed Whitney, who received emergency care at the scene before being taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Three dogs also died in the residence. There were no other reported victims or injuries.
A fire department spokesperson said the cause of the fire is undetermined.
This story was originally published January 1, 2026 at 12:41 PM.
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The Minneapolis Fire Department is investigating what caused a fire at a home under construction in the Linden Hills neighborhood on Tuesday.
Crews were called to the residence on the 3900 block of Upton Avenue South around 3:30 p.m., according to the fire department. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke and fire. Crews also reported hearing popping sounds.
Fire officials say crews laid lines to the basement and began to search the home. However, firefighters evacuated the building and began to fight the fire from the outside after learning that propane tanks and gasoline may have been inside the house.
Several hose lines were also laid to protect neighboring homes from the flames. An MTC bus was used as a temporary warming shelter for neighboring residents and firefighters due to the cold weather, the fire department said.
As of Wednesday night, firefighters remain on the scene, working to completely extinguish the flames.
No injuries have been reported.
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Denny Hamlin’s father, Dennis, died Sunday evening after sustaining injuries in a house fire. His mother also suffered catastrophic injuries.
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NASCAR drivers, teams and other powerhouses in the sport offered an outpouring of support for Denny Hamlin and his family after the passing of his father in a house fire Sunday evening.
Dennis Hamlin, 75, died from “catastrophic injuries” sustained during the fire. His 69-year-old mother, Mary Lou, was transferred to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Burn Center in Winston-Salem where is she actively receiving treatment, according to a press release from Gaston County.
The fire resulted in “complete structural collapse.” The cause of the fire is undetermined and still under investigation.
Denny Hamlin, considered a legend in the sport despite never winning a championship, has had a standout career, winning 60 races — including three at the Daytona 500. It’s a career his father heavily invested in. Dennis Hamlin took out multiple mortgages, maxed out several credit cards and nearly went broke, the Associated Press reported, all in pursuit of the dream to get his son into NASCAR.
In October, Hamlin dedicated his win in Las Vegas to his father who was home battling a “serious illness.” He believed 2025 would be the last opportunity his father would have to watch him, finally, win a championship.
“I know for a fact this is my last chance for my dad to see it. I don’t want him going and never getting to see the moment,” Hamlin told The Associated Press.
The fire comes just weeks after Hamlin and NBA legend Michael Jordan settled a multi-million antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR.
The NASCAR community shared its support widely online.
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Firefighters in Orange County are investigating the cause of a house fire that forced a couple and another adult to evacuate their home early Tuesday morning.A neighbor captured video of the intense flames and alarms blaring through the neighborhood. “I was asleep, and then my wife came running in, says, told me to get up,” said Ricky Shrock, one of the homeowners.Another neighbor, Brian Arrington, described the scene, saying, “We saw flames probably 15 to 20 feet in the air. We were worried about maybe embers flying over and hitting our roof.”Inside the burning home on Corbett Road were three adults. “When I opened the door, was nothing but smoke. We had to get out of the house,” Shrock said.Even after firefighters arrived, flames continued to shoot through one part of the roof. The homeowners, Ricky and Pepper Shrock, suspect the fire started in the garage but are unsure of the exact cause. “I could smell something. And I thought it was the heater at first, and then I looked around the room and it was a little foggy,” Pepper Shrock said.In the daylight, the damage was evident, with a boat outside the garage and the family’s Christmas canes still lining the driveway. The side of the home showed a stark contrast where black charred marks met the wall’s white paint.”Thirty years in this neighborhood. Thank God we had some good neighbors that brought us jackets and robes because we didn’t have anything,” Pepper Shrock said. Neighbors surrounded the couple, offering blankets in the cold as they watched firefighters work through their home and belongings.As she tried to process the events, Pepper, a fourth-grade teacher, expressed her concern, saying, “My only concern is I don’t want to freak out my students.”Now, just before school resumes, the family is left to pick up the pieces of their longtime home.
Firefighters in Orange County are investigating the cause of a house fire that forced a couple and another adult to evacuate their home early Tuesday morning.
A neighbor captured video of the intense flames and alarms blaring through the neighborhood.
“I was asleep, and then my wife came running in, says, told me to get up,” said Ricky Shrock, one of the homeowners.
Another neighbor, Brian Arrington, described the scene, saying, “We saw flames probably 15 to 20 feet in the air. We were worried about maybe embers flying over and hitting our roof.”
Inside the burning home on Corbett Road were three adults.
“When I opened the door, was nothing but smoke. We had to get out of the house,” Shrock said.
Even after firefighters arrived, flames continued to shoot through one part of the roof. The homeowners, Ricky and Pepper Shrock, suspect the fire started in the garage but are unsure of the exact cause.
“I could smell something. And I thought it was the heater at first, and then I looked around the room and it was a little foggy,” Pepper Shrock said.
In the daylight, the damage was evident, with a boat outside the garage and the family’s Christmas canes still lining the driveway. The side of the home showed a stark contrast where black charred marks met the wall’s white paint.
“Thirty years in this neighborhood. Thank God we had some good neighbors that brought us jackets and robes because we didn’t have anything,” Pepper Shrock said.
Neighbors surrounded the couple, offering blankets in the cold as they watched firefighters work through their home and belongings.
As she tried to process the events, Pepper, a fourth-grade teacher, expressed her concern, saying, “My only concern is I don’t want to freak out my students.”
Now, just before school resumes, the family is left to pick up the pieces of their longtime home.
A house fire has displaced one family in west Cary late Monday night.
According to Cary police, at around 10:15 p.m., first responders arrived to the scene of a fire at home on Parkman Grant Drive that initially started from a car in a garage. The fire then spread to the home.
Thankfully, no one was injured but the family inside the residence was displaced as a result. It’s unclear how many residents occupied the home.
Authorities added that a Tesla was the car that caught fire and burned on the scene. The fire caused significant damage to the home.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation until Cary fire can provide more details.
A Gaston County home owned by NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin caught on fire Sunday afternoon, leaving two people hospitalized.
Chief David Toomey of the Lucia Riverbend Fire Department did not identify the individuals, but neighbors confirmed to WSOC that Hamlin’s parents lived at the home. Public records show the home is owned by Hamlin’s real estate company, Won One Real Estate, WCNC reported.
Firefighters got a call about the fire at the single family home on Blacksnake Road in Stanley at 6:19 p.m. Ten different fire departments were at the scene fighting the flames, according to WSOC.
When first responders arrived, the home was nearly halfway gone. It took nearly two hours for the fire to be put out because this part of Stanley does not have fire hydrants, Toomey told WSOC.
“Well this house was about 40-45% involved when we got here. Of course where we are located there are no hydrants, so all the water had to be trucked in and there were times we would run out of water and we had to wait for more water to get here,” Toomey told WSOC’s Glenn Counts. “We had to call for more, additional tankers throughout the county.”
Toomey told The Athletic that firefighters were able to save racing memorabilia inside the home and “some really expensive cars.”
Hamlin, in addition to competing as a driver in NASCAR, is a team owner with NBA legend Michael Jordan. Earlier this month, their team settled a multimillion antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR.
This story was originally published December 29, 2025 at 10:24 AM.
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Two people were hospitalized in a fire at a Gaston County home belonging to the parents of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin.
WCNC Charlotte reported that the fire happened at a home on Blacksnake Road northeast of Stanley late Sunday night. Two people were taken to the hospital from the scene, and WCNC has not received updates on their conditions as of 6:40 a.m. Monday.
The fire resulted in the complete loss of the home, according to the Lucia-Riverbend Fire Department. It took around two hours to put out the fire due to a lack of water in the area.
The fire chief said the home belongs to the parents of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin.
Read the full story on WCNC.
Five people are in the hospital after a Christmas tree caught on fire in a Bethesda, Maryland, home on Christmas Day, causing significant damage.
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Five people are in the hospital after a Christmas tree caught on fire in a Bethesda, Maryland, home on Christmas Day, causing significant damage.
Authorities said it happened around 4:45 p.m. at a single-family house in the 10300 block of Fleming Avenue.
Fire officials said the victims have fairly serious injuries like burns and smoke inhalation.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer said in a statement on X that it all started in the living room when a power strip near the Christmas tree made a loud noise.
“Residents indicate that they heard a pop. … even before the spoke alarm was activated, they discovered the fire apparently went to get a spoke alarm, and in that short period of time, the fire extended very rapidly. Everybody got out,” Piringer said.
Fire officials believe there was an electrical issue with the power strip that ignited the tree.
By the time firefighters arrived, the flames had spread throughout the first floor, leaving significant structural damage.
About 65 firefighters responded to the scene and quickly extinguished the fire. A dog was also found and resuscitated.
Below is a map of where the fire took place:
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Two men died in their burning home on Red Oak Drive in Johnston County on Christmas morning.
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A father and his adult son died in their burning home in Johnston County early Christmas morning, authorities said.
Both men were disabled, which made it difficult to escape the home on Red Oak Drive. A third resident was able to get out, authorities said.
Neighbors told The News & Observer the men are John Jones and his son Scott. They said Scott was in his 50s and had cerebral palsy, which confined him to a wheelchair They said his father had diabetes, which had left him blind. They said John’s wife suffered minor burns and smoke inhalation as she tried to help the men get out.
Investigators are still trying to determine what caused the Thursday morning fire, which gutted the single-story house.
Someone called 911 to report the fire at 5:07 a.m. A truck and crew from the Wilson’s Mills Fire & Rescue station on Cleveland Road, about a mile away, was there within minutes, according to fire Chief Jason Moore.
When they arrived, flames were visible from the front of the house and were spreading to the roof, Moore said. Firefighters learned someone may be trapped inside, he said, and pushed in through the front door.
About 10 feet inside the living room they found one of the two men dead on the floor, Moore said. By then, most of the house was in flames and the roof was beginning to fall in, he said. So firefighters retreated outside.
They then learned that a second person was still inside. When they determined it was safe to go back in, firefighters again went through the front door, Moore said. After about 10 minutes, they found the second man dead on the floor of a hallway, about eight from where they found the first one, he said.
Moore said the third resident of the home spent some time in an ambulance but declined to be taken to a hospital. She is receiving help from the American Red Cross.
It took firefighters about 30 minutes to bring the fire under control, Moore said. The house was cluttered with debris, and firefighters spent another hour or so making sure none of it was still burning.
“It’s going to continue to smolder the next day or so,” Moore said.
He said about two dozen firefighters and five EMS personnel responded to the fire. The Wilson’s Mills department had help from neighboring departments in Cleveland, Four Oaks, Selma and Smithfield.
This story was originally published December 25, 2025 at 1:25 PM.
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A man was critically injured in a fire at an apartment building in Southeast D.C. on Monday night.
A man was critically injured in a fire at an apartment building in Southeast D.C. on Monday night.
D.C. Fire and Emergency Services responded to a fire in the 3500 block of Minnesota Avenue SE, near Edgewood Baptist Church, at 7:52 p.m.
Box Alarm updated address 3500 block Minnesota Ave SE. Victim transported to hospital with critical life threatening injuries. Fire under control. Investigators on scene. #DCsBravest pic.twitter.com/Ro059bjba4
— DC Fire and EMS Department (@dcfireems) December 23, 2025
A department spokesman told WTOP that an adult male was rushed to a hospital “with critical life-threatening injuries.”
Investigators remain on the scene and Minnesota Avenue is currently closed between A and D streets.
This is a developing story. Stay with WTOP for the latest.
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A fire broke out Saturday at a home in Raleigh.
According to the Raleigh Fire Department, a fire started inside a garage of a home on Cannold Court. The Raleigh Fire Department said 35 firefighters responded to the home.
Firefighters said it took 10 minutes to get the fire out and no one was injured, adding that a dog was rescued from the home.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Firefighters on Friday responded to a house fire in Fuquay-Varina.
Neighbors told WRAL News that a woman lived alone with a dog in the home on Cairo Way, adding that while they couldn’t see the fire, they could smell the smoke.
“I always think the worst when I smell something like that,” said Ryan Helton, a neighbor.
Fire officials have not said if anyone was inside the home at the time of the fire or if anyone was hurt. WRAL News has reached out to the fire chief for more information.
1 person found dead in north Sacramento fire, officials say
WE BEGIN WITH BREAKING NEWS. AND THAT BREAKING NEWS IS OUT OF NORTH SACRAMENTO. FIREFIGHTERS ARE INVESTIGATING AFTER ONE PERSON WAS FOUND DEAD AFTER A FIRE. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US AT FIVE. I’M ANDREA FLORES. I’M LISA GONZALEZ. FIREFIGHTERS SAY THAT PERSON WAS FOUND IN A SHED OUTSIDE A HOME ON ACACIA AVENUE, JUST A COUPLE BLOCKS FROM RIO LINDA BOULEVARD. KCRA 3’S ANDRES VALLE IS LIVE AT THE SCENE WITH THE NEWEST INFORMATION. ANDRES. WELL, GUYS, WE KNOW THAT ONE PERSON IS DEAD AND I WAS SPEAKING TO THE FAMILY WHOSE OFF SCREEN? RIGHT NOW? OF COURSE WE’RE OUT OF RESPECT. WE WON’T SHOW THEIR FACE, BUT THEY BELIEVE THAT IT WAS THEIR NEPHEW WHO WAS KILLED INSIDE THAT HOME. WE HAVE A FRAME HERE AND SHOW YOU WHAT WE’RE LOOKING AT. AS INVESTIGATORS ARE STILL ON THE SCENE HERE. WE JUST HAVE ONE FIRE ENGINE STILL IN PLACE IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE WHERE ALL OF THIS UNFOLDED. THIS HAPPENED RIGHT AROUND 130 THIS AFTERNOON. THAT’S WHEN FIRE CREWS FIRST CAME OUT HERE. AND THEY SAID THE FIRE STARTED IN THE BACK OF THE HOME. AND THIS TYPE OF SHED, WHICH IS THE BEST WAY TO DESCRIBE IT, WOULD BE CONSIDERED AN ADU. SO THIS IS A SHED THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE HOME. THAT’S WHERE THE FIRE DID START AND EVENTUALLY SPREAD INTO THE ATTIC OF A TWO STORY HOME OF THAT TWO STORY HOME. BUT THAT CAUSED SOME ISSUES FOR FIRE CREWS. AND THIS IS WHAT SACRAMENTO CITY FIRE HAD TO SAY ABOUT THAT. WE WERE 25 MINUTES INTO THIS OPERATION, AND WE STILL HAD FIRE COMING FROM THAT ATTIC SPACE THAT WE WERE STILL TRYING TO MAKE ACCESS TO. SO THAT SHOWS YOU HOW DIFFICULT IT IS TYPICALLY ON A STRUCTURE FIRE LIKE THIS. WE HAVE KNOCKED DOWN WITHIN FIVE, MAYBE TEN MINUTES. SO WHAT WE WHAT WE HAVE TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT AT THAT POINT AS WELL IS HOW MUCH OF THE ACTUAL STRUCTURE IS LEFT IN THERE SINCE IT’S BEEN BURNING SO LONG, AND WE DON’T WANT TO RISK ANY TYPE OF ROOF COLLAPSE. NOW BACK OUT HERE LIVE. WE STILL HAVE INVESTIGATORS ON THE SCENE HERE. THEY’RE TREATING THIS AS SUSPICIOUS UNTIL PROVEN. NOT THAT STANDARD PROTOCOL FOR THEM. WHEN THEY FIND SOMEBODY DEAD INSIDE A HOUSE FIRE. BUT LIKE I MENTIONED, I SPOKE TO THAT FAMILY. THEY BELIEVE IT’S THEIR NEPHEW. THERE’S THE FIRE CHAPLAIN CURRENTLY SPEAKING TO THEM. AND ALL I HAVE TO REALLY SAY IS OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THEM. BUT THAT’S THE INFORMATION THAT WE HAVE RIGHT NOW. WE’RE LIVE HERE IN NORTH SACRAMENTO. KCRA THREE N
1 person found dead in north Sacramento fire, officials say
Updated: 5:06 PM PST Dec 10, 2025
One person was found dead following a fire at a north Sacramento residence on Wednesday, according to the fire department. Crews responded to the home on Acacia Avenue near Branch Street around 1:30 p.m. for the report of a structure fire. The Sacramento Fire Department said one person was found dead inside a shed outside the main home.It’s not clear what sparked the fire. Footage from a KCRA 3 crew at the scene showed Acacia Avenue blocked off as firefighters worked to handle the fire. The person found dead has not yet been identified.This is a developing story. Stay with KCRA 3 for the latest. See news happening? Send us your photos or videos if it’s safe to do so at kcra.com/upload.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
One person was found dead following a fire at a north Sacramento residence on Wednesday, according to the fire department.
Crews responded to the home on Acacia Avenue near Branch Street around 1:30 p.m. for the report of a structure fire.
The Sacramento Fire Department said one person was found dead inside a shed outside the main home.
It’s not clear what sparked the fire.
Footage from a KCRA 3 crew at the scene showed Acacia Avenue blocked off as firefighters worked to handle the fire.
The person found dead has not yet been identified.
This is a developing story. Stay with KCRA 3 for the latest.
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A man is in serious condition after being rescued from a house fire on Thursday evening.
The Minneapolis Fire Department was called to 36th and Garfield Ave South around 4:30 p.m. When crews arrived on scene, they rescued an adult from the second floor. The man is in serious condition and was taken to a local hospital.
Crews also rescued a dog, but the dog died.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
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The Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department has had special pet oxygen masks available for about a decade, so Nick Seminerio didn’t hesitate to use it while responding to a house fire in Chillum last week.
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How special oxygen masks are helping Prince George’s Co. firefighters save pets’ lives
The Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department has had special pet oxygen masks available for about a decade, so Nick Seminerio didn’t hesitate to use it while responding to a house fire in Chillum last week.
Crews had removed a dog out of the house, but first responders noticed it was displaying signs of smoke inhalation. It had trouble breathing, was lethargic and run down.
So the crews decided to use the pet oxygen mask, which is available to Hyattsville first responders and those working across Prince George’s County.
After about 15 minutes, Seminerio said, the dog appeared to be improving and was reunited with its family.
“The family was unfortunately fearing the worst,” Seminerio said. “To be able to get their dog back, let alone have it treated on the scene, so that they could avoid the vet, I think it was a real positive thing for them.”
Seminerio, the vice president at the Hyattsville volunteer agency, said they’ve had pet oxygen masks for years, which were paid for through a donation. They were updated recently, and they’ve been used twice in the last year in cases of house fires that feature rescued pets.
“If we have a human that needs treatment, they will obviously get the priority,” Seminerio said. “But when we are able, we do have the resources to treat a pet.”
During today’s fire in Chillum, crews from Paramedic Ambulance 844/Chillum & Paramedic Ambulance 801 @hyattsvillevfd worked together to treat a dog showing symptoms of smoke inhalation w/a specially designed pet oxygen mask. The pup recovered & was happily reunited w/his family. pic.twitter.com/0xZxxoETjy
— Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department (@PGFDNews) November 11, 2025
Firefighters learn how to use the pet oxygen masks as part of their training, Seminerio said. When evaluating pets, they look for symptoms of smoke inhalation that also appear in humans — lethargy and difficulty breathing.
The masks look similar to human oxygen masks, but they come in several sizes to fit cats and dogs.
“It helps bring our dogs and cats some good, needed oxygen after a fire,” Seminerio said.
In the last two instances firefighters have used the masks, Seminerio said four pets have tolerated them well, and they “improved their symptoms.”
At the scene of the Chillum fire, the dog’s recovery offered a sense of closure.
“We don’t often get to see that side of this job,” Seminerio said. “Just seeing the family’s excitement that they’ve not only recovered their pet, but their pet’s getting treated by us too.”
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Eight people are displaced after an overnight house fire in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, officials said.
Six adults and two children are without a home after a neighboring garage on the 2100 block of Ericon Drive caught fire around 2 a.m., according to the city’s fire chief.
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All eight people made it out safely, and the fire chief said the Red Cross is providing shelter for them.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
WCCO has reached out to the Brooklyn Center Fire Department for more information.
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A family is displaced after a fire that began in an attached garage swept through a house in Woodbridge, Virginia, early Saturday.
Flames that began in an attached garage swept through a house in Woodbridge, Virginia, early Saturday.
Prince William County Fire and Rescue said seven people, including a child, were all evacuated safely, as crews worked to contain heavy fire coming from a house in the cul-de-sac of Luca Station Drive around 2:45 a.m.
No injuries were reported.
The home sustained extensive damage and has been declared unsafe.
The Red Cross is assisting the displaced family.
Investigators are working to determine what caused the fire.
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