Fault in electrical outlet caused fatal fire; 3 were killed at Arundel Lodge home
An electrical outlet caused a fire last month that killed three people at the
Capt.
Davies added that the victims - two residents,
Investigators believe Brown died while trying to save Garcia as both were found dead inside the same room in the house. Paramedics tried to resuscitate McCardell when they found him inside the home, but they were unsuccessful and declared him dead at the scene.
Drummond, who has declined requests for interviews in the wake of the fire, said staff and clients at the nonprofit remain devastated by the deaths.
"Thank you to the community for all of the outpouring of love and condolences as we continue to support families and friends of those we lost, as well as staff," Drummond wrote in his statement.
The fire tore through the single-family dwelling owned by
It took 45 firefighters from
Firefighters found only one of the trapped residents during their first two searches, according to fire reports. A third search took place after firefighters were notified of missing individuals.
Nearby residents calling 911 reported explosions and a building engulfed in flames.
"Oh God, it is all on fire," one caller said. "Oh, there are flames everywhere. It is coming out the windows and everything. Please hurry."
Drummond said it was the first incident of its kind in the nonprofit group's 40-year history.
These requirements include working smoke alarms and smoke detectors, hot and cold running water, sufficient furnishings and placement of emergency numbers and on-call staff.
That home did not have any issues in its previous inspection, said
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Caption: Boards have been placed over the windows and doors of a home where three people lost their lives in a fire
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