Riverdale Fire Chief Matthew Hennessy told FOX 13 News that arson had been ruled out and Thursday's overnight fire will be categorized as accidental. "It's just heart breaking, gut wrenching, and something no family or community should have to go through," Chief Hennessy said.
Overheated power strip started Riverdale home fire that killed 5 family members, chief says
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