Excerpts from abc7chicago.com:
A tragic house fire in Gresham, Illinois, claimed the lives of a 10-year-old girl and her mother early Sunday morning. The incident occurred in the 8600-block of South Hermitage, where Ieashia Ford and her daughter Porsche were found dead inside their home. According to family members, the two were asleep when the fire broke out, and they believe it was no accident.
Four other individuals were hospitalized following the blaze, including the mother’s boyfriend and two cousins. All are expected to make a full recovery, though the fire and police departments are still investigating the cause. Firefighters managed to rescue six people from the house, but only four survived.
Amid the grief, there is growing concern that the fire may have been deliberately set. Relatives revealed that the mother had recently been involved in an argument with someone who had been harassing her. “He was sending her threatening text messages and even said he would set her house on fire,†said family member Felicia White.
Arson investigators were at the scene shortly after the fire, but officials have not yet confirmed the cause. For now, the incident is being treated as both a fire and death investigation.
From CFD Media on Twitter:
8624 S Hermitage: Working fire with 6 transports. EMS plan 1. Two of the victims are extremely critical and taken to Little Company of Mary. All adults. No smoke detectors heard.
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Update: Sadly, we’ve updated the EMS report from 8624 Hermitage. The two critical patients transported to Little Company of Mary are now deceased. We don’t have exact ages yet, but one may be younger than previously thought. (Langford)
Update: One of the victims from 8624 Hermitage is identified as a girl around 12 years old. The other victim is an adult.
Update: Hermitage fire. Four adults taken to Christ Medical Center are expected to recover. Two patients taken to Little Company of Mary have died—both are females, one around 12 and the other in her 30s. No cause has been determined yet. OFI is on the scene.
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The fire safety team will be working in the area of 8624 Hermitage today at 10 am, providing smoke detectors and safety information.
Crews are distributing smoke detectors and safety materials near the site of the fatal fire on 86th and Hermitage. Please check your smoke detector batteries—they can save lives during a fire. (4-1-10)
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Special Agent Mitch Kushner, veteran Zoe, and new recruit GG from the State Fire Marshal’s Office are assisting in the investigation of the fatal fire at 86th & Hermitage to determine the cause and origin. (4-1-10)
As the community mourns, local authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and ensure their homes are equipped with working smoke detectors. With the investigation ongoing, many are hoping for answers soon. This tragedy serves as a painful reminder of the importance of fire safety and the need for awareness in our neighborhoods.
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