Spryfield Fire
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Man arrested for suspected arson that displaced 10 peopleFirefighters were able to rescue two people from the third floor of the apartment building.CrimeDec 12, 2019
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Nova Scotia Olympian holds charity hockey event for victims of fatal fireAll the money raised will go to the Barho family through the Hants East Assisting Refugee Team (HEART) Society, who helped take the family in when they arrived in September 2017.CanadaMar 16, 2019
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‘We love you, we’re here for you’: Funeral held for all 7 children killed in Halifax house fireThe Barho children — Ahmad, 14; Rola, 12; Mohamad, 9; Ola, 8; Hala, 3; Rana, 2 and four-month-old Abdullah — all perished when fire swept through their Spryfield home just after midnight Tuesday.CanadaFeb 23, 2019
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Political and community effort to reunite Syrian family after Halifax fire claims 7 children'We are looking at what can be done within our system to give this family a little solace at a time of unbelievable tragedy,' the prime minister said.CanadaFeb 21, 2019
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PM joins hundreds at Halifax vigil for 7 children lost in house fireThe mourners gathered at Grand Parade in front of city hall and listened solemnly as the Barho children's names and ages were read out followed by a moment of silence.CanadaFeb 21, 2019
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‘She called the father, she woke him up’: Details emerge about Halifax fire that killed 7'Kawthar is physically OK. But mentally, we don't know. Emotionally, we don't know,'CanadaFeb 20, 2019
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#Bears4BarhoChildren: Halifax neighbourhood honouring 7 fire victims with teddy bear tributeA Halifax neighbourhood is organizing a tribute to the seven children killed in a house fire, and are inviting the rest of the country to take part by putting a teddy bear on their front porch.CanadaFeb 20, 2019
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Impromptu memorial held for 7 children killed in Halifax fireThe family had fled war-torn Syria and, with the help of a private sponsorship group, came to Canada in September 2017.CanadaFeb 20, 2019
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