Embers: Fatal House Fire Linked to Embers Discarded From Fireplace

Meyer said the homeowner was cleaning his chimney the day before and contained the soot and embers in a metal bucket for a day before he dumped it in his backyard. However, some of the embers were not completely extinguished, which caused the fire.Click here Old fireplace embers caused deadly Conn. fire Originally published: December 27, 2011 2:37 AM Updated: December 27, 2011 10:43 PM By The Associated Press JOHN CHRISTOFFERSEN (Associated Press) (AP) -- Two of the little sisters who died in

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