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Second child dies in central Kentucky house fire

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CYNTHIANA, KY (WAVE) - A central Kentucky family is devastated after a fire claims the life of both of their little girls.

Crews were called to the home in Cynthiana Wednesday afternoon. Smoke and flames were pouring from this home when crews arrived.

One adult and two children had to be pulled out of the house.

5-year-old Jacqueline Chestnut was pronounced dead at Harrison Memorial Hospital. Her 4-year-old sister and father were airlifted to the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.

According to Kentucky State Police, the 4-year-old died Thursday afternoon and the father is listed in stable condition.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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