One hundred and twenty-five people in the United States died in fires during the 14 days from November 9 through November 22. At least 33 were senior citizens and 20 were children under 14 and another 33 are listed as their age unknown. This brings to over 2,050 the number of people killed in home fires so far this year, according to the US Fire Administration, which tracks press reports of fire deaths.
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