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Bloomington Fire Capt. Frank Friend wants the department to increase its offerings of social services after emergencies, while continuing fire prevention efforts in the community.

Firefighters noted severe hoarding conditions and the absence of smoke alarms inside, according to Bloomington Fire Captain Frank Friend.

Investigators determined the fire that led to 13-year-old Edder Diaz's death was caused by candles.

A 13-year-old from Normal has died after being critically injured in a house fire a week ago, school officials said Saturday.

Firefighters rescued an unresponsive 13-year-old boy from a mobile home in Northmeadow Village early Sunday. He arrived at the hospital in critical condition.

The McLean County Coroner has identified the man who died in fire in Bloomington Tuesday morning. Randall Klockenga, 63, of Bloomington was pronounced dead at the scene.

Kevin Lopez, a construction worker who lives alone, said he was on a job site when the fire started at his mobile home on Wednesday morning.

Bloomington residents will soon have access to in-depth lessons on how to prevent emergencies.

The Normal Fire Department said no injuries were reported to the occupant or to firefighters in the fire in the 300 block of Highland Avenue, a cat died of smoke inhalation. The occupant’s three dogs escaped safely.

According to a news release from the Bloomington Fire Department, crews were called to the home at 515 E. Chestnut St. shortly after 3 p.m. Public information officer Frank Friend said crews reported fire on the first two floors and the third-floor attic.