Woman, grandson killed in fire

Posted: 08.07.2011 at 9:18 AM

KANSAS CITY, KA. -- A house fire in Kansas City, Kansas has killed a 70-year-old woman and her 12-year-old grandson.

The Kansas City Star reports that the rescuers responding to the fire early Saturday performed CPR on both victims before rushing them to a hospital in critical condition.

Fire officials said the woman, Naomi Denham, was pronounced dead at the hospital. The boy, Javeon Denham, died later. Both suffered from smoke inhalation and burns.

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