Death Toll From Minnesota Home Fire Rises to Three Kids; Four Others in Family Remain Hospitalized

ST. PAUL, Minn.—The number of children who died as a result of a fire in their St. Paul home has risen to three, family members said Saturday. At a news conference, Pa Cheng Vang, the children’s father, said he was grateful for the community’s support since the fire broke out early Wednesday. He was at work at the time. The children were identified as 5-year-old twin girls Sivntxhi Vang and Ntshiab Si Vang, and a 4-year-old boy, Manj Those Nutj Vang. Sivntxhi died Wednesday. The family announced the two other deaths Saturday, A 1-year-old and their 28-year-old mother remained hospitalized in critical condition, they said. Two other children also remain hospitalized, but their conditions have improved....