Space Heater Blamed For Christmas Fire

DETROIT, MI — A space heater that was placed too close to a Christmas tree was the reported cause here of a Christmas evening fire that killed three children.

Neighbors who spotted the blaze were unable to get the children out of the home in time.

Publication date: 12/24/2001

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