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Fatal Christmas Day fire ruled accidental

The Christmas Day fire that left five people dead in Stamford was an accident sparked by embers from a fireplace, officials announced today. The fire happened at Madonna Badger's home on Shippan Avenue

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Dec 27, 2011, 10:28 PM

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