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Police: Vancouver man set fire that killed 5 kids

The Columbian
Published: April 27, 2011, 12:00am

VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — Police say a Vancouver man apparently set fire to his own home, killing himself and five of his children.

Although identities have yet to be officially confirmed by the Clark County medical examiner’s office, police said Wednesday they believe those killed in Sunday’s fire are 37-year-old Tuan Dao, 12-year-old Nolan, 9-year-olds Noah and Jacob, 8-year-old Samantha and 6-year-old Nathan.

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