Boy survivor of Strawberry Mansion fire dies

PHILADELPHIA - Albert Blassengale, 10, had been in critical condition at Children's Hospital since June 7, when a fire tore through his house on North 27th Street...

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By Tim Persinko
NBC Philadelphia

A young boy who suffered from smoke inhalation during a fire in his family’s Strawberry Mansion home died on Saturday night.

Albert Blassengale, 10, had been in critical condition at Children’s Hospital since June 7, when a fire tore through his house on North 27th Street. Authorities said the rescuers provided CPR to the boy on the scene.

A Facebook memorial page has been set up for Blassengale. His father, Jerry Blassengale, wrote: “The best thing he ever gave me was an opportunity to be his father.” According to the page, the 10-year-olds’ organs will be donated.

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