The fire that broke out Sunday morning, August 11, in the building at 1248 W. 11th St. Erie (PA), where kindergarten is the Harris Family Day Care, killing at least 5 children from 8 months to 7 years. Another person living in the house a woman was taken to the hospital in Pittsburgh. Her condition is unknown.
According to the Fire Department Erie, they arrived to a call about the fire at about 01:15. At this point, inside the house is trapped there were 7 people. Eyewitnesses also said they heard the screams of a group of teenagers. Presumably, they managed to get out through the porch on the second floor.
Four rescued from fire of the children soon died; on the fifth reported death in a few hours. At the moment it is not known whether they lived at home or were under the supervision of the kindergarten staff. While the Harris Family Day Care has not commented on the incident.
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According to representatives of the Department, it was a «tough night» for the rescuers. At the moment the cause of the fire is still out. According to sources WICU, there is a likelihood of arson.
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