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Second Child Dies From House Fire Injuries

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From Times Staff Reports

A second child has died from injuries suffered in a fire that swept through a Palmdale home last week, a Sheriff’s Department spokeswoman said Wednesday.

Joseph Jacobo, 4, died Saturday at Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles after suffering severe smoke inhalation, Deputy Sonia Parra said.

His 6-year-old sister, Rochelle Fuentes, died in the Feb. 20 fire at the children’s grandparents’ house. Another sibling, 3-year-old Jacob Jacobo, is in fair condition.

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The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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