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3-Year-Old Child Dies In Christmas Eve House Fire

CRAIG, Colo. (CBS4) – A 3-year-old child died in a Christmas Eve fire at a home in Craig.

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(credit: Doug Slaight for Craig Daily Press)

Capt. Bill Leonard with the Craig Police Department told CBS4 that officers tried to rescue the child from the home but were unable to. He also said officers were treated for minor cut and burns.

Craig fire 2 CREDIT Doug Slaight for Craig Daily Press
(credit: Doug Slaight for Craig Daily Press)

The child's identity is not being released.

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(credit: Doug Slaight for Craig Daily Press)

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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(credit: Doug Slaight for Craig Daily Press)

The Red Cross says they are assisting the residents.

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(credit: Doug Slaight for Craig Daily Press)
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