Police: Mother & daughter killed in apartment fire

By CNN Newsource

Published November 1, 2022 10:28 am

By KCNC Staff

LAKEWOOD, Colorado (KCNC) — A mother and daughter died in Monday’s destructive apartment fire, according to Lakewood police, and the department says a criminal investigation is now underway into the cause.

Jeffco Public Schools say the child’s name was Jazmine Payton Aguayo and she was a student at Deane Elementary School.

The fire happened early in the morning at Tiffany Square Apartments, located at 935 Sheridan Boulevard. In addition to the two fatalities, 10 people suffered injuries in the fire, including firefighter who was treated for smoke inhalation.

A school district spokesperson said several of the injured victims were from families who had students in Jeffco Public Schools. The district is putting together a team to help families who were impacted by the fire.

The American Red Cross is helping those displaced by the fire.

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