Child dies in Janesville fire
JANESVILLE -- A 7-year-old boy is dead, and his 2-year-old brother was flown by helicopter for treatment after a fire on Janesville's west side this morning, the fire department reported.
Firefighters responded shortly after 8 a.m. to the fire at 327 N. Palm St., an older house that was divided into upstairs and downstairs apartments.
Not all details were immediately known, but Deputy Chief Jim Jensen said the boys' father and another brother described as a toddler escaped from the lower apartment, while the boys' grandmother and another person escaped from the upper apartment.
Firefighters from the first unit on the scene carried the two boys out of the burning house and started medical treatment, Jensen said.
A cause of the fire was not immediately known, but an investigator was on the scene, and Jensen promised a thorough investigation.
May 13, 2008 at 8:25 a.m.
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The Rock Assembly of God has a free clothing give away once a month on Wednesdays. I think it's the third Wednesday of every month. However, You can check the churches online calendar for the days @ www.therockag.org and click on the calendar link or call the church and ask. However, in a case like this all someone has to do is contact the church and we will open the doors. We don't want money, you do not have to be member of the church nor do you have to attend the church to receive clothes it is open to all. They have many other items such as shoes, toys, and a few house hold items. Because we give stuff away we also take donations.
The Rock Assembly of God
2232 Hermitage Ln.
Jvl, WI 608-756-2232
Our Prayers are with this family
I'm not posting this to promote our church I'm posting it because it's true. If someone is short of clothes please call the church this is why we have a clothing give away. We would love to help the family during this time in anyway possible.
May 12, 2008 at 10:16 a.m.
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Hi locamama78 - I've tried calling you a few times and it just gives a recording stating you are unavailable and to try back - no option to leave a message - Maybe if you could list some things that they could use and everyone's sizes we can get some donations together - So sorry for your loss - How heartbreaking. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers.
May 12, 2008 at 8:42 a.m.
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Oh, and where can we drop stuff off?
May 12, 2008 at 8:41 a.m.
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locamoma78 what sizes are mom and boys?
May 12, 2008 at 6:38 a.m.
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OH you poor babies!! I am just so sad for you, mom, dad, brother and baby for the loss of your big brother. May the Lord bless and keep you all in his hands, I pray your baby pulls through...and I pray for your emotional healing. I am so sorry!
May 12, 2008 at midnight
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I am so sorry for your loss of your home and your son. My husband and I will pray for you and your family. You will be in our thoughts and our prayers.
May 11, 2008 at 9:03 p.m.
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locamama78 we live right down the street and feel for all of you! Please let us know for sizes of mom and dad and we will help!!!!!!
May 11, 2008 at 8:47 p.m.
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I am a family member of the fire victims. I would like to say thank you to everyone for all of your thoughts and prayers, and generous donations. If anyone would like to donate household items it would be greatly appreciated. We are looking for clothes for the other brother a size 4 or 5. Anything would be appreciated. Also anything for Mom or Dad to wear. You may contact me at 608-750-0272, if no answer please leave a message and I will return your call. Again thanks for all of your support.
May 10, 2008 at 9:46 p.m.
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This is so sad.My thought's & prayer's go out to this family.
Rest in peace,sweet angel.
May 10, 2008 at 8:09 p.m.
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I heard that the Ronald McDonald house is helping them out with a place to stay in Milwaukee while their son is in the hospital. Its a good feeling to see how many people help in this time of need.
May 10, 2008 at 8:06 p.m.
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We aren't planning the street party til mid June or later. I put a pot with flowers infront of their home, someone else then put a bear with a white rose. The loss of a child is so heartbreaking.
May 10, 2008 at 2:55 p.m.
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The link does work. You can donate ANY amount to the ARC via their secure site. I just donated $50 to the American Red Cross in Derek's name. While I do not know him, or this family, this tragedy will hopefully remind all of us what really and truly is important in life, and that one never knows when tragedy will strike them. And, to say that I can imagine their pain is a severe understatement; I couldn't imagine especially just before Mother's Day. May you be blessed and guided during these times.
May 10, 2008 at 2:25 p.m.
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fschultz, the link actually works. It's just the displayed portion that is cut off.
May 10, 2008 at 1:21 p.m.
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Well, it got cut off again. Sorry. The last letter of that URL should be "g" Or you can try it as I did: Do a Google search for "Red Cross Janesville."
May 10, 2008 at 1:19 p.m.
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Looks like that URL got cut off. Here's an easier way: Go to http://southcentralwisconsin.redcross.or... and scroll down to click on the "donate now" button on the left side of the page.
May 10, 2008 at 1:02 p.m.
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The Red Cross was on the scene this morning and has offered assistance to the family, but the family is dealing with the loss of a child, and it's too early for people to be bothering them with offers of assistance, a Red Cross spokeswoman said. Of course, anyone can donate to help the American Red Cross deal with this and future tragedies. If you are moved to do so, you can do it online at:
http://southcentralwisconsin.redcross.or...
--Gazette reporter Frank Schultz
May 10, 2008 at 12:58 p.m.
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very good idea my heart goes out to the family
May 10, 2008 at 12:45 p.m.
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How horrible! Please, Gazette staff, keep the site updated with locations to drop off donations, etc.., or how to assist the ARC.
May 10, 2008 at 11:31 a.m.
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Diggs, that's a great idea...I'll help anyway I can...
May 10, 2008 at 11:21 a.m.
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This is a tragedy, I ran home to hug my 10 year old, then we went to the store and bought six fire alarms and batteries. Our neighbors and I have been talking about having a street party this summer to get to know everyone. I’m thinking now is even a better time to pull together and have people bring donations for this family in need of our support.
May 10, 2008 at 10:58 a.m.
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My heart goes out to the family!!!God Bless you through this....
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