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February 12 through 13
The Nation's news media is reporting the following residential fire (non-arson) fatalities:Friday, February 13
- 2 dead – Occurred Thursday, 2/12 – Fruitport Township, MI (Grand Rapids, MI): Two children, ages two and four were killed in a home fire. Fire officials believe a kerosene heater caused the fire.
- 1 dead – Occurred Friday, 2/13 – Detroit, MI: A 60-year-old man was killed in a home fire. The fire was caused by a space heater.
- 1 dead – Occurred Thursday, 2/12 – Escondido, CA (San Diego, CA): A 66-year-old man was killed in a home fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
- 1 dead – Occurred Thursday, 2/12 – Lafayette, LA: A 43-year-old pregnant woman was killed in a home fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The home had no working smoke alarms.
Thursday, February 12
- 2 dead – Occurred Thursday, 2/12 – Plymouth, MA (Boston, MA): Two people were killed in a home fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
- 1 dead – Occurred Wednesday, 2/11 – Cinnaminson, NJ (Philadelphia, PA): A person was killed in a home fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
- 1 dead – Occurred Tuesday, 2/10 – Kansas City, MO: An 83-year-old woman was killed in a home fire. The fire was caused by a space heater. The home had no working smoke alarms.
- 1 dead – Occurred Monday, 2/9 – Osage County, OK (Tulsa, OK): A six-year-old boy was killed in a home fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
- 1 dead – Occurred Saturday, 2/7 – Valencia, NW (Albuquerque, NM): A 34-year-old man was killed in a home fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
To find out more about any of the reported incidents, please contact news media in the vicinity where the fatal fire occurred. USFA does not have any additional information other than what is listed here.
The United States Fire Administration recommends everyone should have a comprehensive fire protection plan that includes smoke alarms, residential sprinklers, and practicing a home fire escape plan.
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