DURHAM — Investigators have figured out what caused a house fire in Durham last week. An infant died in that fire.Their mother had gone to a neighbor's house to use the phone.
Fire officials say a 2-year-old boy placed a broom inside an open oven,then took it back into the bedroom where his 9-month-old sibling lay on amattress. The mattress ignited, starting the fatal fire.
Another neighbor rescued the 2-year-old, but was unable to reach theinfant.
There is no word on whether charges will filed against the mother.
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