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West Virginia House Fire Claims Lives of Father and Four Children

Mother and one daughter survive blaze that leaves them with 'absolutely nothing'; fundraisers raise over $75,000 for the bereaved family.

  • A devastating house fire in Hardy County, West Virginia, claimed the lives of a father, Hunter Campbell, and four children aged between 1 and 5.
  • The children's mother, Candi Strawderman, and one daughter survived the blaze and were left with 'absolutely nothing.'
  • The cause of the fire remains undetermined due to the severe damage to the structure, but a space heater was found among the debris in the living room where the fire was most intense.
  • No smoke alarms were found in the debris, highlighting the importance of smoke detectors in preventing such tragedies.
  • Fundraisers have been set up for the surviving family members, raising over $75,000 as of Tuesday afternoon.
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