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Family jumps from third-storey window to escape house fire

Published on July 16, 2010; Published on July 20, 2010
Staff ~ The Telegram

Injuries serious, but not life-threatening

Topics :: St. John's

A residential fire in the Buckmasters Circle area of St. John's early this morning resulted in a family of four taken to hospital as a result of receiving injuries after they jumped from a third-storey window of the dwelling.
Adjoining residences also suffered smoke damage.
Fire investigators and identification officers were called in to assist with the ongoing investigation.
Injuries to the family are not life threatening but are serious.
Quick action by a neighbour assisted in the family getting out of the dwelling.

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