Fire Claims The Lives Of Two Children

February 6, 2012

An early Monday morning fire in Escambia County has claimed the life of sisters — 10-year old Te’laysia Jackson and 8-year old Te’sjohnna Sanford.

The fire was reported about 1:30 a.m. in the 2000 block of West Gregory Street in Pensacola, just east of North Pace Boulevard. The small wood frame home was fully engulfed when the first firefighters arrived on the scene. The children were reportedly found in a back bedroom of the home.

The children’s mother and another adult were left homeless by the fire. They have  been provided a hotel room by the American Red Cross.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the State and Pensacola Fire Marshal’s offices.

Pictured: Two young girls died in this house fire early Monday morning in Escambia County. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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8 Responses to “Fire Claims The Lives Of Two Children”

  1. prayers going up on February 7th, 2012 10:42 am

    May God be with and bless you contiueously

  2. S. Johnson on February 7th, 2012 8:44 am

    My heart goes out to the parents of these two girls. Parents try to stay strong in these trying times in your life. Others with young children please take time to show your kids escape routes in your homes for these types of unfortunate events. Make sure you have smoke detectors checked or installed in your home. Again my heart goes out to all of these victims.

  3. ms k on February 7th, 2012 7:51 am

    Sooo sad. Praying their strength!

  4. Michelle on February 6th, 2012 10:58 pm

    This is so heartbreaking GOD Bless you all. So sorry

  5. Trina M on February 6th, 2012 6:24 pm

    This is to sad for words….

  6. DJC on February 6th, 2012 2:38 pm

    Poor Children. This breaks my heart.

  7. Beverly Bailey on February 6th, 2012 9:02 am

    Sorry to hear about your loss. I am a friend of the grandmother in Lawrenceville Ga. Praying for the family.

  8. nene on February 6th, 2012 8:03 am

    I’m so sorry for your loss.

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