Two California girls, ages 2 and 7, died in a house fire sparked by a Christmas tree in Barstow, California.
The younger girl died on the night of the fire, while the older one passed away a few days later.
A third sibling was rescued and revived. (Trending: Trump Releases Must-See TV Ad Ahead of 2024)
The family remembered the girls as loving and joyful.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, and officials are waiting for the girls’ causes of death to be announced.
The family plans to use funds from a GoFundMe page to relocate.
“Our family’s bond was a tapestry of love, inseparable and woven with unconditional affection,” the family’s GoFundMe reads.
Fire officials stressed the importance of having working smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and practicing fire evacuation drills, especially during the holiday season when Christmas tree fires can quickly become dangerous.
“Practice exit drills within the home for family safety and security during any type of catastrophic incident,” Barstow fire battalion Chief Cory Cisneros said.
“When a Christmas tree burns, particularly when it’s dried out, it can go up in flames in moments, and it will spread very quickly,” the National Fire Protection Association’s Susan McKelvey said.
“People have such a small window of time to escape safely.”
“Some lights are designed for outdoor use only, some are designed for indoor use only. Some are both, but you have to really follow the manufacturer’s instructions,” McKelvey added.
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