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Kansas woman dies from smoke inhalation

(AP) — A 53-year-old woman has died from smoke inhalation two days after being rescued from her burning Leawood home.Screen Shot 2013-09-21 at 3.47.39 PM

Leawood Fire Marshal Gene Hunter said Friday that Diane Jakobe died on Thursday. Hunter was pulled from her home Tuesday night after a passer-by notified authorities. Two firefighters are recovering after suffering lacerations during the rescue.

The ranch-style home has been deemed a total loss. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

 

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