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The House Fire

I was startled by my brother’s shouts and I

accidentally knocked over the candleholder,

causing it to drop on the black and white polka dot

curtain. I was horrified.

Michael burst through the door. He stopped in his
tracks, shock written all over his face.

“Evan, get out of here now!” Michael screamed.

Just then, Elizabeth came to see what the

commotion was about. Michael tried to put out the

fire but it was spreading rapidly. Elizabeth and I ran
outside. She grabbed her cellphone and dialed 911.

As soon as we got outside, we saw Michael running

through the back door. He fell to the ground and

was coughing uncontrollably. I was horrified.

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