Three Children and Grandmother Killed in Jacksonville FL House Fire

Three children and their grandmother perished when a fire tore through a Northside mobile home Tuesday evening, reports First Coast News.

The victims have been identified as 9-month-old Janet Fowler, 2-year-old Rachel Fowler, 4-year-old Richard Jr. “Bubba” Fowler and their grandmother Sheila Swearingen, 53, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Hattie Fowler, 6, survived the fatal fire. Hattie was transported to Wolfson Children’s Hospital after being pulled to safety by 13-year-old witness Robert Pritchard. Hattie is currently listed in good condition at Wolfson.

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Jason Deraway lives in the neighborhood and witnessed the fire. He rushed to the home to try and help. He could hear the screams of people trapped inside, but the fire was to hot and large for him to enter the home, Deraway told First Coast News.

Spokesperson for State Fire Marshal’s Office Ashley Carr says it has narrowed the origin of the fire down to a bedroom adjacent to the living room. When time’s appropriate they will also talk to Hattie.

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Dogs walked the scene and did not alert of any accelerants – which means the dogs did not detect gas, oil, or lighter fluid. The Fire Marshal’s Office has also ruled out an electrical malfunctions.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation and foul play is not suspected at this time.

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