Cause Of Deadly Norwalk House Fire 'Undetermined': Fire Officials

NORWALK, CT — An investigation into the Nelson Avenue house fire that killed 7-year-old Summer Fawcett in May has been deemed "undetermined," city officials announced Tuesday.

According to a news release, the investigation was recently completed by the Norwalk Fire Marshal's Office, Connecticut State Police Explosion and Fire Investigation Unit and Travelers Insurance.

"After all competent ignition sources were examined during the investigation in the area of origin, we deemed the cause of the fire to be undetermined," Norwalk Fire Marshal Broderick Sawyer said in a news release. "The city of Norwalk continues to keep Summer Fawcett, her parents, loved ones and friends in our thoughts during this time of inconceivable loss."

Summer Fawcett, a 7-year-old Norwalk girl who lived at the Nelson Avenue home with her family, died after succumbing to injuries from the May 14 fire.

According to a GoFundMe page, which has raised over $160,000 since its launch back in May, Blair and Lindsay Fawcett were able to escape the home with their young son, however both parents were injured trying to get up to Summer's second-floor bedroom.

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Upon arrival, firefighters raised a ladder to the window and one firefighter climbed inside the burning room, located the child and passed her out the window to firefighters on the ladder, who carried her to the ground. She later died as a result of her injuries, fire officials said.

"This is an unimaginable nightmare," Mayor Harry Rilling said in a statement at the time of the incident. "My heart goes out to the parents of Summer Fawcett, Blair and Lindsay Fawcett, as they mourn the inconceivable loss of their 7-year-old daughter. This family is known among many in our community for their kindness and loving nature, and I hope they know that the city and the entire community are here for whatever they may need."