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Police update on apartment fire that killed 18-month-old

Update on fatal fire in Menasha
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Menasha Police have provided an update on the apartment fire that led to the death of an 18-month-old.

Menasha Police say the adult in the apartment at the time of last week’s fire is the 18-month-old’s uncle. Police also say two other young children were also inside at the time of the fire.

Officers say those kids are both under 6 years old. Police now believe one of those young children started the fire by playing with a lighter. 

The fire is still under investigation and it’s not yet clear whether the uncle will face any charges related to the fire and the child’s death.

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