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Weekend Fires Kill At Least 32 Across Nation
United Press International reports a weekend fire disaster with at least 32 deaths, including eight children. Fatal blazes struck Florida, Texas, Kentucky, Missouri, Illinois, Nebraska, Minnesota, Maine, Georgia, California, New Hampshire, and Oklahoma, with causes cited as defective Christmas tree trims, wiring, and cigarettes. Notable deaths include Deputy Sheriff George Owens and his wife in Florida, and three firefighters in Louisville.
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United Press International
South
Florida
Texas
Kentucky
Missouri
Illinois
Nebraska
Minnesota
Maine
Georgia
California
New Hampshire
Oklahoma
George Owens
Dade County
Owens
Springdale
St. Charles
Patty Beck
John
Kenneth
Joseph
Herman Pinks
Corene
Pauline
Virginia
Tyler
Houston
Carleen Head
Donna
Black Square
Louisville
Joseph Buren
Jesse Wilson
Riley Prior
Betty Level
Los Angeles
Chicago
Norman
Okla
Savannah
South Omaha
Neb
North-Central
Kenneth London
Vernon Martens
Mattawamkeag