4 children dead after St. Paul house fire; 2 others and mother still in critical condition
Three of the six children pulled from the flames of a St. Paul house fire on Wednesday have died.
Jason Rantala joined WCCO as a reporter in June 2023. He's a Minnesota native and is thrilled to be telling the stories of those in his hometown.
Jason comes to WCCO from KARE 11, where he worked as a photographer and often wrote, shot, and edited his own stories. He grew up in Eden Prairie, graduated from the University of Minnesota, and has worked as a reporter in Jacksonville, Florida; Des Moines, Iowa; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
When he's off the clock, Jason enjoys exploring the Twin Cities, heading to local breweries, live music, and running around the Chain of Lakes.
Three of the six children pulled from the flames of a St. Paul house fire on Wednesday have died.
The victim in the St. Paul house fire that sent a mother and her six children to the hospital has been identified by the Ramsey County Medical Examiner as 5-year-old Siv Ntshiab Vang of St. Paul.
St. Paul authorities are investigating a house fire that seriously injured seven people Wednesday morning, including six children.
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If the the health department finds a violation, they will issue a correction order. If the problem persists, they can fine businesses up to $10,000 per incident.
The kit will contain two doses of naloxone nasal spray, breathing barrier and gloves, directions for use and a list of community resources.