Hair dryer blamed in Kankakee fire that killed girl, 7

Tuesday, December 29, 2015
KANKAKEE, Ill. (WLS) -- Investigators say a hair dryer is to blame in a fire that killed a 7-year-old girl in Kankakee.

They say the family was using the hair dryer to keep warm when it ignited bedding Saturday morning.
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T'niyah Hale was killed in the fire. Four others are recovering from their injuries.

Firefighters said the flames were so intense, that delayed them from entering the home.
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