Woman Escapes House Fire
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Posted: 1:01 PM Sep 17, 2008
Last Updated: 6:41 PM Sep 17, 2008
Reporter: WEAU 13 Staff
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No one was hurt in a house fire in Eau Claire Wednesday afternoon.
Firefighters responded to this house on Germania street around 12:30 p.m.

Investigators say child playing with a lighter caused it. Investigators say the young child was playing with a lighter, lit a candle, and left it unattended, which started the fire.

One woman was inside the home at the time, but got out safely.

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Posted by: Tracy Location: Eau Claire on Sep 18, 2008 at 10:44 PM
I'm related to the family that got out safely,hopefully the community will be able to somehow help. God bless all....

Posted by: Maryann Location: La Crosse on Sep 18, 2008 at 04:33 PM
I am so gald everybody is ok hope everything goes good for you guys I there was something more I could do you are all in our thoughts... Love your sis

Posted by: rick Location: eau claire on Sep 17, 2008 at 04:49 PM
Thank god everyone is ok! I live fairly close to that location. I hope they have some place to go now.