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Lamp lighting Nativity scene blamed for fatal fire
A gooseneck lamp lighting a Nativity scene likely started a blaze on the fourth floor of Aquinas Hall at Providence College. Seven women died from smoke inhalation as flames confined to one end of the corridor spread through a manger scene and decorations. At least 15 others were injured. victims include Donna Galligan and Barbara Feeney with remaining names listed.
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Providence
Providence College
Vincent Cianci
James
Scence
Aquinas Hall
Bernard Gannon
A Jong
Gannon
Donna Galligan
Closter
N.J
Barbara Feeney
Taunton
Mass
Christine Manuel
Newport
R.I
John Grauerholz
Miss Galligan
Miss Feeney
Gretchen Ludwig
Saugus
Catherine ci
Bloomfield Hills
Mich
Jacqueline Botelho
Bristol
Deborah Smith
Milford