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Clarksville Police reports Two Children die in House Fire on Shelby Street

Clarksville Police Department - CPDClarksville, TN – On Tuesday morning, July 7th, 2015 at approximately 4:15am emergency personnel from the Clarksville Police Department, Clarksville Fire Rescue, and Montgomery County EMS responded to the 400 Block of Shelby Street to a reported house fire.

When they arrived, heavy smoke and flames could be seen coming from the residence. Despite the efforts of emergency personnel, two children ages 9 and 11 died as a result of the fire.

Clarksville Police, Clarksville Fire Rescue, and Montgomery County EMS responded to the house fire on Shelby Street early Tuesday morning.
Clarksville Police, Clarksville Fire Rescue, and Montgomery County EMS responded to the house fire on Shelby Street early Tuesday morning.

A third child, age 14 was airlifted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in critical condition.

Three adults escaped the fire without injury.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Tennessee Bomb and Arson has responded to the scene to assist with the investigation.

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