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Father Dies Saving Child in Fire | Washington DC News
A father died trying to save his 10-year-old child from a house fire sparked by fireworks — but the child escaped unharmed. Firefighters found the father dead on the second floor after the blaze was extinguished, while the child had already gotten out safely. Investigators are now examining whether used sparklers, left in a trash can on the deck, ignited the house. The Acting State Fire Marshal warns that fireworks can stay dangerously hot and urges everyone to soak them in water before disposal to prevent tragedies like this. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance…
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