Citra Florida House Fire Leads to Death of 5 Children - Investigation Initiated Following Tragedy
In Citra, Florida, it was reported that five children recently died in a house fire of a small wooden home. The incident is being investigated by the Florida State Fire Marshall's Office. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time but possible causes of the fire may include cigarettes, a space heater and other items. Now that the cold or cooler weather has returned to many parts of Florida - the risk or dangers of fire increase with the use of space heaters and fire places. It was reported that there was a smoke alarm in place but it was not working. Stories like these show the importance of fire safety. Check smoke alarms on a periodic basis and replace batteries as needed.
Of course, some fires are unpredictable and unpreventable. Others are preventable with good safety measures and maintenance of the home. You can read more about this story at Fire in Citra Leads to Death of 5 Children.
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