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Photograph caption dated March 11, 1957 reads, "Fire destroys house, kills two - Beverly Burke, 9, and Mrs. Marlene Pardee, 50, died when fire engulfed inside of this tract house in Canoga Park. Four others, including girl's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burke, and her twin brother, Barry, escaped with minor injuries."
Fires--Casualties--California--Los Angeles Death--California--Los Angeles Fire investigation--California--Los Angeles Fire Dwellings--California--Canoga Park (Los Angeles) Debris--California--Los Angeles Canoga Park (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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