Detroit family denounces utility shutoffs in 3 fire deaths

Following a week of bitter cold weather, three people living in a home without gas or electrical service died in a tragic house fire in Detroit early Tuesday morning. It is suspected the blaze was caused by a space heater, which was being used to warm the household as temperatures dropped to 4 degrees Fahrenheit, with a wind chill of minus fifteen, over the last few days. Killed in the fire were Marvin Allen, 62, and his brother, Tyrone Allen, 61, who were both disabled, and Tyrones girlfriend, Lynn Greer, 58. The sole survivor was Ronald Gross, a family member, who escaped by jumping out of the second floor window. Larry Porter reports for the World Socialist Web Site.

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[trucksoner]

everyone needs working smoke alarms in each bedroom, livingroom, and hallway.

they should have battery backup and have the battery changed each year

[Sonofliberty1000]

jesus christ, just sad...