Two children dead as terrifying fire rips through their home as they slept

09 October 2023 , 11:51

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Two children died in a fire that broke out at their home in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Two children have died in a devastating fire at their home in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

The incident took place early Monday morning at a residence near East Stockbridge Avenue. Emergency services were alerted around 2am, and despite efforts from the fire crews, the blaze engulfed the entire house, starting from the first floor and rapidly spreading to the second.

Prior to the arrival of the police, one adult and another child managed to escape the flames. The exact cause of the fire is currently being investigated by detectives and the Fire Marshal's Office. As a result, East Stockbridge Avenue remains closed for the time being.

Two children have died in a devastating fire at their home in Kalamazoo, Michigan

At this point, authorities have chosen not to release the names and ages of the deceased children. As the investigation to determine the cause of the fire is ongoing, anyone with information is encouraged to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 269-337-8150 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100.

Earlier today, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety said in a post on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, that crews were "working a fully involved structure fire in the 1500 block of E Stockbridge," and added, "Please seek an alternate route of travel at this time."

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The City of Kalamazoo and Dept. of Public Safety said in a news release: "KDPS would like to extend its sincerest condolences to the families of the victims."

KDPS Fire Marshal Scott Brooks said there are many older buildings with several additions added to them, causing fires like this to break out and making it harder for firefighters to make sure that the fire is fully extinguished. He added that everyone should check their fire safety equipment, like smoke detectors and fire extinguishers, per WOODTV.

The fire spread rapidly across the property

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