Apartment fire in Duncan that sent 13 to hospital caused by candles

Apartment fire in Duncan that sent 13 to hospital caused by candles
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The aftermath of a fire at the Parkland Place Apartment complex in Duncan. File photo.

The aftermath of a fire at the Parkland Place Apartment complex in Duncan. File photo.

A major fire in Ducan that forced nearly 100 people out of their homes on June 3 was caused by candles, according to the Duncan Fire Department.

Duncan Fire Chief Mike McKinlay said the fire at the Parkland Place Apartment complex on Dobson Road was caused by candles that weren’t properly extinguished.

The fire sent 13 people to hospital with minor injuries. As of June 11, 23 units are still uninhabitable and could be for several months. 

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