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Updated: 8:54 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 | Posted: 6:53 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, 2013
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By Lauren M. Johnson
Officials say Conyers fire, that claimed the life of four children, was caused by a child playing with a lighter.
Rockdale County Fire and Rescue Chief, Daniel Morgan, announced the findings at a press conference, along with other Rockdale County officials.
The Tuesday fire, left four children, ages nine to under a year, in their beds. Their mother, Reba Glass, threw the six-year-old survivor, Darnell Junior, out a second story window and then jumped herself. Glass suffered second and third degree burns after saving her mother and then running back in the house to try and save her children.
Morgan said, as part of the investigation, officials interviewed the three fire survivors and Darnell’s father.
“No accelerants were found in any of the samples we submitted. The investigators have also determined there were no electrical malfunctions, and all accidental causes have been illuminated,” Morgan said.
Officials say the fire started in the second story bathroom. There were no working smoke detectors in the home.
“This is a tragic event and we need to make sure this 6- year- old gets the help he needs,” Morgan concluded.
Funeral is tentatively set for January 19, if Glass is released from the Grady Memorial Hospital.
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