Fatal Erie Day Care Center Fire Still Under Investigation

ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Authorities have collected electrical cords and other items from the scene of a Pennsylvania day care center fire that killed five children. The Erie Times-News reports that an electrical engineer, city authorities and agents from the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated the scene Friday. Authorities say the fire on Aug. 11 killed five children ranging in age from 8 months to 7 years. The owner of the Erie day care was hospitalized but has since been released.


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