Investigators say candle ignited fatal Lind fire

A candle, left burning on a dresser is believed to be the cause of a fire that claimed the life of a three-year-old girl last week in Lind.

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release Monday, indicating the candle was the source of the fire.

“The candle is believed to be the source of ignition, surrounding the candle was a box of disposable diapers and clothing. Further inspection revealed that there were no smoke detectors in the house,” wrote Undersheriff John Hunt.

The sheriff’s office issued an earlier press release last Thursday morning confirming police, fire and emergency m...