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2 older adults dead in Monte Sereno house fire, Santa Clara Co. officials say
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk J.R. Stone , as published by ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC)
· October 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Firefighters reported that the victims were older and that accessing them was difficult upon arrival. The incident occurred in a residential area, with officials from Santa Clara County involved in the response.
A house fire has resulted in the deaths of two older adults. Firefighters reported that the victims were older and that accessing them was difficult upon arrival. The cause of the fire is currently unknown and under investigation.
The incident occurred in a residential area, with officials from Santa Clara County involved in the response. Further details about the fire and the investigation are available from the source.
Limited information is currently available about the circumstances surrounding the fire, but officials are working to determine the cause of the incident that claimed the lives of two people.
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Category: safety Published: October 8, 2026 Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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