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ONE-YEAR-OLD DIES IN WAYNE COUNTY HOUSE FIRE

(Wayne County, IN)--A child died as the result of a Wayne County house fire that broke out Sunday afternoon.  It happened at around 3 o’clock in the 4700 block of South Centerville Road.  Numerous first responders from multiple agencies responded and made rescue efforts, but the fire had become too widespread and intense.  The State Fire Marshal’s Office will be on the scene Monday to try to determine the cause of the fire as the investigation continues.  Although the family’s identity has not yet been released by Wayne County officials, a gofundme account that has been established identify two of the surviving children as Natalie and Mattias Hemlin. In addition to the gofundme account, clothing donations are being requested.