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Mount Vernon Planning Changes Following Deadly Fires

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- A string of recent fatal fires in Mount Vernon have prompted city officials to call for a campaign to improve building inspections and increase residents' awareness, according to LoHud.com.

A string of fatal fires has left Mount Vernon officials looking to step up inspections and residential awareness.

A string of fatal fires has left Mount Vernon officials looking to step up inspections and residential awareness.

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Since October, three fires in Mount Vernon have left six people dead, LoHud.com reported. 

Mount Vernon's current inspection policy is to only conduct them when complaints are made or if a city official notices a violation. Officials say lives could have been saved if more safety precautions were in place, LoHud.com said. 

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