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4 children killed in fast-moving house fire in US

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AP Philadelphia
Authorities say a fast-moving fire in southwest Philadelphia today killed four children and burned through a number of adjoining homes.

Fire department officials say there is no immediate word on how many others were injured in blaze that destroyed eight homes in the row and engulfed a total of 10 houses.

Authorities tell AP the fire started shortly before 3 am local time and was brought under control an hour later. There is no immediate word on the cause.

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First Published: Jul 06 2014 | 1:55 AM IST

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