Child Playing with Matches Burns Down Home

12:30 AM, Dec 20, 2012   |    comments
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Richland County, SC (WLTX) - A fire Wednesday night destroyed a home, displacing six people.

The blaze took place at a residence on Happy Valley Drive near the town of Hopkins.

Six people were displaced, including five children. Fire officials say the family does have a temporary place they're staying.

Investigators say the fire began because one of the kids was playing with matches.