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2 children among 4 killed, 2 hurt in West Englewood fire investigated as arson, Chicago police say
Two children and two adults were killed in a fire on the South Side, and two other children were injured. An arson investigation is underway, Chicago police said.
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What happenedTwo children and two adults were killed in a fire on the South Side, and two other children were injured. An arson investigation is underway, Chicago police said.
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Center2 children among 4 killed, 2 hurt in West Englewood fire investigated as arson, Chicago police say
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2 children among 4 killed, 2 hurt in West Englewood fire investigated as arson, Chicago police say
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Two children and two adults were killed in a fire on the South Side, and two other children were injured. An arson investigation is underway, Chicago police said.
2 children, 2 adults dead in West Englewood fire now being investigated as arson
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CHICAGO — An early-morning house fire on the city's Southwest Side left two adults and two children dead, and authorities believe the fire was started intentionally. The blaze erupted aroun...
