House Fire That Killed Four Children Was Accidental

March 3, 2016

The State Fire Marshal’s Office says a house fire that claimed the lives of four children last month was accidental. The fire originated inside the residence at or near the ceiling above a hallway entrance to the kitchen where the main electric wiring for the house was located. The wiring could not be ruled out as the possible cause.

Escambia Fire Rescue responded to the 5:28 a.m. call on February 18 in the 2500 block of North Baylen Street in Pensacola to find small wood frame home fully involved in fire. Four children — an 11-year old male, 5-year old male, 3-year old female, and and 11-month old female perished in the blaze. They were discovered in a back bedroom of the 700-square foot home.

The mother, Curtisa Johnson, and her 15-year-old daughter, Lakeisha King, escaped without injury.

There were no working smoke detectors in the home.

NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Price, click to enlarge.

according to firefighters.

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2 Responses to “House Fire That Killed Four Children Was Accidental”

  1. Melodies4us on March 3rd, 2016 8:01 pm

    Praying for the family.

  2. Kristylynn on March 3rd, 2016 6:28 pm

    Praying for the mom & daughter – such a devastating loss :(

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