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Marshal: Ohio fire that killed 2 likely accidental

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Jul 25, 2008 6:02 PM (26 days ago) AP
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WESTON, Ohio (Map, News) - Authorities say an apartment fire that killed two men in northeast Ohio appears to have been accidental and was likely caused by careless smoking.

The state fire marshal's office says the cause of the July 13 blaze is undetermined and that investigators found no evidence of criminal activity. The fire started in a bedroom in the eight-unit apartment building in Weston, near Toledo. There was no evidence of working smoke detectors in the apartment.

The men who died have not been identified. Investigators are looking into whether any fire codes were violated.

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9:26 PM MST on Mon., Jul. 7, 2008 re: "Boy found dead after fire at Millers Island home"

 Edgemere Resident said:
My heart and prayers go out to the family and friends of this child who died so tragically. God Bless All of You!!!

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6:36 AM MST on Mon., May. 12, 2008 re: "Two children die in Indianapolis house fire"

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This morning, May 12,I was watching the morning new and I believe that the house fire, that took the lives of two little girls, on the north side of Indianapolis was on 3650 Hillside Ave, and of which house I lived in as a child in the early 50s and 60s". I was wondering if I could help the family at this unfortunate time in some small way;however, I was unable to contact you by phone. Please let me know. sincerely Mrs Smith

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8:23 PM MST on Mon., Apr. 7, 2008 re: "Brockway silenced by funeral for 10 fire victims, recall last day"

 Karen Palmer - Brockway, Pennsylvania said:
If anyone can help the Peterson family, a memorial is set up at the Priority First Federal Credit Union 550 Main Street, Brockway, Pennsylvania 15824. Any and all contributions would be greatly appreciated. They are a wonderful family. I would like to see someone give them a doublewide trailer or home. They need stability again. They are so proud and humble. God bless all who can help. Thank you.

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12:15 PM MST on Thu., Apr. 3, 2008 re: "Police: As Many As 10 Dead in Pa. Fire"

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Check the gangs in the area. They have to earn their stupid patches and they go after helpless people.

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12:02 PM MST on Thu., Apr. 3, 2008 re: "Police: As Many As 10 Dead in Pa. Fire"

 Angel said:
I would differ on this accident being a tragedy waiting to happen due to the number of people in a household. My family was short 3 individuals from this family and we never had a problem. My heart goes out to Jaime and her family this tragedy will change her life once again.

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2:48 PM MST on Sat., Jan. 5, 2008 re: "Two children killed in fatal Boston fire"

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Im so sorry for this family. May god bless them.

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12:01 PM MST on Fri., Jan. 4, 2008 re: "Boy killed, mother critically burned in overnight house fire"

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I lived in Webster County and went to school with most of the Ingram's. I would like to extend my deepest sympathy for the family on the loss of Tyrese. Esyha will be in my prayers as will all of the Ingram and Edmonds family. Angie Hudson-Holton

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5:53 PM MST on Wed., Jan. 2, 2008 re: "Boy killed, mother critically burned in overnight house fire"

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Tyrese Edmonds was my nephew and he will be missed by alot of people who loved him dearly and we thank everyone for their prays during this difficult time.

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5:43 PM MST on Wed., Jan. 2, 2008 re: "Boy killed, mother critically burned in overnight house fire"

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Would like to know more infromation on the cause of the fire that killed TyreseEdmonds in Prseton,GA

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8:58 PM MST on Sat., Dec. 22, 2007 re: "'We can't get them': Neighbor, dad unable to save 3 kids in fire"

 Renee Ruby Julia Malanchuck (friends) said:
we were friends of Yaniela Crawford and the others.We want to thank (our teachers)for being so strong and being there for us such as Marna Sarantou,Greg Jones, Michel Thielen.,Carol Tapolski and many more all R.I.P SINCERLIY RENEE RUBY AND JULIA MALANCHUK

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8:35 AM MST on Fri., Dec. 21, 2007 re: "3 children killed in Livingston mobile home fire"

 Provocateur said:
What kind of "human" are you, Jeff. That was totally uncalled for.

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7:23 AM MST on Fri., Dec. 21, 2007 re: "3 children killed in Livingston mobile home fire"

 Examiner Reader said:
I would die before I would let my kids burn alive. I don't understand she said she was yelling their names and nothing... if they was burning alive they would be screaming! The 1st thing I would have ran to my kids not out the door! I think there is more to this story. I hope the investigation will tell the truth.

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1:24 PM MST on Sun., Dec. 16, 2007 re: "3 die in Salisbury house fire"

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i know them R.I.P

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8:19 PM MST on Tue., Dec. 4, 2007 re: "Mother who tried to save sons from burning home dies of injuries"

 Jeff said:
Was Maria de la Luz Rosales in the U.S. legally? I would be willing to bet that she wasn't. Perhaps those innocent children would have lived full and enjoyable lives if their mom would have just obeyed the law stayed in Mexico.

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7:52 PM MST on Tue., Nov. 20, 2007 re: "Fire in Baton Rouge Apartments Kills 3"

 Examiner Reader said:
Why does every story about this fire state deaths and none name the victims. WHO DIED?? I want to know because I cannot reach personal friendswho lived there!!!!

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11:28 AM MST on Mon., Sep. 24, 2007 re: "Two die in fire despite rescue efforts"

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Justin was my Big Brother and the whole family is missing you so much Justin.i went to Sherkston Shores (His Favorite Beach Resort in Canada)...and Mike and I (my friend) kept seeing sings of justins presents. we asked for 9 sings and they came true all in a row... i love and miss you Justin My Big Brother... I have a totto on my arm in rememberance of you buddy. i love you and this is no goodbye ...not yet. Zachary Bosinski ,14

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2:36 AM MST on Mon., Sep. 17, 2007 re: "Officials: 5 die in western Ohio apartment fire"

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Ninety percent of the fire deaths caused is this result of smoking in bed which can be especially dangerous if you sleep with "oily rags".

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7:04 PM MST on Sun., Sep. 16, 2007 re: "Officials: 5 die in western Ohio apartment fire"

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Ninety percent of the deaths caused in this result in smoking in bed or leaving a candle in the bedroom while you are away.

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8:22 PM MST on Mon., Aug. 20, 2007 re: "3 dead after fire consumes Easton home"

 Marrie said:
Talbot County is like family, even if we don't know one another personally all of our hearts long for the victims and loved ones. All day today in Easton, everyone I looked at had a look of sadness upon them, you just knew that everyone was thinking about the tragic loss of such precious lives.

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6:54 PM MST on Sat., Aug. 18, 2007 re: "2 dead, 1 presumed dead after fire consumes St. Michaels home"

 Examiner Reader said:
I don't get why people are saying things about the occupany laws. Some of these people were visiting. A 6400 sq ft house is a large home so who cares how many people were there. If it was a 600 sq ft house and had a lot of people in it then maybe you should start saying things about the occ. laws. I feel sorry for everyone that was involved in this fire. My prayers go out to the family.

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6:37 PM MST on Wed., Jun. 27, 2007 re: "3 children killed when fire sweeps NE Texas home"

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I dont think you should judge people or how they live. I am the mothers (Jamies) cousin. The grandparents had a daughter Donette that was shot to death in '93 by her husband. The grandparents raised her 4 children, the other two adults that where in the house at the time...not really adults, just barely out of school. Jamie and her three children lived with her parents in an addtion that was built onto the back of the house for her. They are a very large and loving family. I guess if the grandparents had decided not to raise their murded daughters 4 children, there would have been 2 less people in the house at the time of the fire. Would that have made a difference? 3 beautiful gifts from God were taken from them. Something that Jamie will probably never recover from. We are praying Jamie makes a full recovery from the burns she recieved trying to save her children.

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10:24 AM MST on Wed., May. 23, 2007 re: "‘Nobody should ... die that way’"

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why are there 13 people in this house anyway? its the way they live. thats why. a cancer.

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12:54 PM MST on Tue., May. 22, 2007 re: "6 killed, 7 injured in Baltimore row home fire"

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How in the world would the occupancy laws have made a difference? Passing more laws in response to tragedies that are ineffective or completely ignored is the hallmark of one party politics in this state. The only thing that can prevent tragedies like this are: affordable housing, better paying jobs, proper education, and functional fire alarms. Baltimore has been waiting for 60 years for the former three things.

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12:03 PM MST on Tue., May. 22, 2007 re: "6 killed, 7 injured in rowhome fire"

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If there isn't a law that limits the number of people who can live in a house, there certainly should be. This was simply a tragedy waiting to happen.

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