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Power strip starts Utah house fire that trapped family of 8, killing 5, chief says

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Flames quickly blocked staircases and the home’s main exits, leaving the family with few ways to escape. (GoFundMe) Nathan and Lindsey Bird with their six children. Five of the family members were killed in a fire at their Riverdale home on Oct.

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