House fire

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How to prevent hidden fire hazards from burning down your house.

Modern house fires are fuelled by flammable furniture and open-concept designs. The Canadian Association of Firefighters wants all new homes to have sprinklers, and is urging changes to the National Building Code.

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A devastating house fire in Minnesota has claimed the lives of four children, with a fifth child succumbing to their injuries on Tuesday. The blaze broke out early Sunday morning in the city of St. Paul, leaving six people injured and displacing several families. Authorities reported that the fire started around 2:30 a.m. local time at a multi-unit residence, quickly engulfing two apartments due to strong winds. Firefighters arrived promptly but faced intense flames that hindered their…

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