Cause undetermined in South Bend fire that killed 6 children

No evidence of arson in fire that killed 6 children in South Bend, Indiana; cause remains undetermined
After a nearly yearlong investigation, officials in Indiana said they have been unable to determine the exact cause of a fire that killed six children in South Bend in January, but investigators have found no evidence of a crime.
Fire investigators unable to determine cause of South Bend fire that killed 6 children
SOUTH BEND — Investigators still have not determined a cause of the fire that killed six young South Bend children in January. After a nearly 11-month investigation, Indiana State Fire Marshal Steve Jones said, there is not enough scientific evidence for investigators with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security to determine an official cause.
No evidence of arson in South Bend fire that killed 6 children; cause still 'undetermined'
Officials from South Bend and the state of Indiana said there was not enough evidence to support a single cause of the January house fire that killed six children.
Breaking: Fire that killed six children in South Bend undetermined, no criminal activity
Nearly a year after six siblings died in a horrific South Bend house fire, a final report was released Wednesday morning.Indiana State Fire Marshal Steve Jones
Investigation Into Indiana House Fire That Killed 6 Siblings Fails to Determine What Caused Blaze
Indiana's state fire marshal says an investigation into a northern Indiana house fire that killed six siblings in January failed to determine what caused the deadly blaze, although electrical items were identified as “potential ignition sources.
Cause undetermined in South Bend fire that killed 6 children; no evidence of a crime
After a nearly yearlong investigation, officials in Indiana said they have been unable to determine the exact cause of a fire that killed six children in South Bend​ in January, but investigators have found no evidence of a crime.
South Bend and Indiana to give update Wednesday on investigation of fire that killed 6 kids
What caused the tragic fatal fire on 222 N. LaPorte Ave. nearly one year ago? South Bend will provide updates in the investigation on Dec. 11.
Fire marshal cannot determine cause of fire that killed 6 Indiana kids
Investigators spent thousands of hours looking into the fire, which destroyed a South Bend home on Jan. 21, 2024.
Watch Live: Fire that killed six children in South Bend undetermined, no criminal activity

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