A house in Fort Edward, N.Y. shows heavy damage on Sunday, June 27, 2010 from an early morning fire Saturday that killed six children. (Associated Press) |
FORT EDWARD, N.Y. -- Fire investigators in upstate New York say the fire in a two-story house that killed six children aged 1 to 12 likely started in a first floor living room, and all six died of smoke inhalation.
William Cook, director of public safety for Washington County, says investigators do not suspect foul play in the fire.
He says five children were found in upstairs bedrooms and one was found in a downstairs bedroom.
Officials say five people escaped the blaze.
Cook said the way the house was built, including the painted panel walls, could have helped accelerate the blaze.
It could take several days before investigators know what caused the fire that swept through the house just after sunrise Saturday.
William Cook, director of public safety for Washington County, says investigators do not suspect foul play in the fire.
He says five children were found in upstairs bedrooms and one was found in a downstairs bedroom.
Officials say five people escaped the blaze.
Cook said the way the house was built, including the painted panel walls, could have helped accelerate the blaze.
It could take several days before investigators know what caused the fire that swept through the house just after sunrise Saturday.
