Kids accidentally light house fire
CBC News
Posted: Aug 20, 2012 12:53 PM ET
Last Updated: Aug 20, 2012 3:14 PM ET
Firefighters responded to a fire at a home on Maguire Street on Sunday that was accidently set by a child. (Vince Robinet)
Two young children used a lighter to accidentally start a small house fire in Windsor, according to fire investigators.
Firefighters responded to a home on Maguire Street on Sunday.
Investigators said crews were quick to get the fire under control, limiting damage to $15,000.
Officials said the kids, aged five and seven, live in the home.
Chief fire prevention officer Lee Tome said the fire was started in a closet on the main floor and nobody was hurt.
Tome said parents should always keep matches and lighters out of the reach of children.
It appears to be an accident, he said, and charges won't be laid.
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