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Chester fire inspector finds no major code violations at fatal West Fifth Street fire
Fire Captain Joseph Cliffe reported no major building or safety code violations beyond a new 100 amp electrical service panel and electric baseboard heat at the West Fifth Street house where eight children died. He could not confirm presence of smoke detectors and noted only a basement clutter hazard. city officials plan CO enforcement actions against the Portal owners for failing to obtain certificates of occupancy and unspecified violations at other rental properties.
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Chester
West Fifth Street
Joseph Cliffe
Cliffe
L Fay
Mac Portal
Chester County
Rachel
David Patten
Portal
Gloria Freeman
Carnell Antonio Kimble
Roxanne Lavin Kimble
Avia Elizabeth Kimble
Larry Noble Kimble Jr
Ashley Marie Kimble
Taneasha Renee Sheridan
Jack Edward Kimble
Paul Howard Freeman
Freeman
Louis Fryson
John Freeman
Kenny Kimble
John Kimble
Charles McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Fifth Street
Bethel Road
W. 13Th Street
Lehman Street