6-year-old passes from house fire injury

A young boy has passed away after being injured in a house fire.

Hospital officials have confirmed that 6-year-old Kameron Hall has died from injuries he received after being involved in a house fire in Midfield.

The blaze happened around 4:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 11 at 601 11th Avenue in Midfield. Witnesses at the scene stated that the 29-year-old mother and her 6-year-old son suffered heavy smoke inhalation while escaping. The fire marshal also stated that there were two injuries.

The father and a 4-year-old girl managed to escape safely through a window of the residence. Hall's mother remains in UAB Hospital. There is no word on her condition.

A candle is believed to have started the blaze. During a loss of power last night, the family was using the candle as a light source in the home.

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