"Tragic Blaze Claims Four Young Lives in Somers, Connecticut"

In Somers, Connecticut, a devastating house fire claimed the lives of four children from the same family, aged between 5 and 12 years old. The fire occurred late Tuesday night, and despite firefighters' efforts to rescue the victims, the children were unable to survive. The duplex was home to twelve people at the time of the fire, and while some managed to escape with minor injuries, the building was deemed a total loss. The cause of the fire is under investigation, with no suspicion of criminality. The local community is mourning the loss, and Somers Public Schools are providing counseling resources to those affected. The town has also set up the Angel Fund to assist the family of the victims.
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