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FDNY: Burning incense left unattended cause of fire that killed 2 kids, injured 10 in the Bronx

Fire officials say the cause of a blaze that killed two girls and injured at least 10 others in the Bronx was sparked by burning incense left unattended. Officials say the two girls, 18-month-old Amanda

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Apr 14, 2016, 12:56 PM

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