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6-Year-Old Boy Dies In Accidental Weekend Fire On Cape Cod: Authorities

A 6-year-old boy was killed in an accidental two-alarm fire on Cape Cod this weekend, officials said.

Orleans Fire-Rescue

Orleans Fire-Rescue

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Orleans Fire responded to the fire at 177 Route 6A in Orleans around 8:40 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, the Department of Fire Services (DFS) reports. Upon arrival, firefighters saw smoke and fire coming from the second floor of the building. 

Firefighters also learned that one person was unaccounted for, so crews made entry into the house to conduct a search, DFS said. Rescuers found one person seriously injured who was taken to the hospital for further treatment. 

The person, later identified as the 6-year-old, later died. His name was not released. 

Four other people, and one police officers, were also taken to area hospitals for treatment, DFS said. The cause of the fire was later determined to be accidental. 

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