A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded Sunday evening in Canton Township, where a devastating fire claimed the lives of two children and left three others injured. The fire broke out at a home in the Glen Ridge Manufactured Home Community on Haggerty Road, and by the time emergency crews arrived, the house was completely engulfed in flames.
Neighbors and passersby watched in shock as firefighters and police rushed to the scene around 5:30 p.m. Two adults and two children had managed to escape the burning home, but one child was still trapped inside. Brave responders worked quickly to rescue the child, pulling them out of the inferno.
All five family members were taken to the hospital, but tragically, two of the children couldn’t be saved. The third child is in critical condition, though doctors have stabilized them. The parents, who are also recovering in the hospital, are reported to be in stable condition.
The cause of the fire remains a mystery for now, as officials work to piece together what led to such a devastating blaze. The local community is shaken by the loss, rallying around the family and awaiting updates.
This is a developing story, and more details are expected to emerge. Our thoughts go out to the family and everyone affected by this tragic event.