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BULLHEAD CITY, Arizona – Cause of Fatal House Fire That Claimed Lives of Five Children Still Unknown

The investigation into the tragic house fire that took the lives of five children in Bullhead City, Arizona last month is ongoing, with authorities stating that it could take several months to determine the cause. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is currently analyzing the fire debris at a federal laboratory, utilizing the expertise of chemists and electrical engineers.

The devastating incident occurred on December 16, when the father of four of the children left them and a young relative at home for approximately 2 and a half hours. He had gone out to purchase Christmas gifts and groceries, only to return to the charred remains of their family home.

Authorities have not released the name of the father and have refrained from disclosing whether he may face any charges in connection with the fatal fire. The incident has deeply affected the close-knit community, situated near the picturesque Colorado River and the Nevada border.

According to investigators, the fire originated in the downstairs foyer area of the two-story duplex. The flames and smoke rapidly spread, blocking the only staircase inside the home, thereby trapping the children and preventing their escape.

Tragically, the bodies of all five children were discovered in an upstairs bedroom. The Mohave County Medical Examiner’s Office has recently confirmed their identities as 4-year-old Freya Jones and her three brothers – 2-year-old Elias Jones, 5-year-old Zane Jones, and 13-year-old John Jones III. Additionally, 11-year-old Henry Lewis, a relative who was visiting at the time, also lost his life in the devastating fire.

As the investigation continues, the local community remains in mourning, eagerly awaiting answers surrounding the cause of this heartbreaking incident.

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