Along with my colleagues, I've spent the last two days covering the horrific group home fire in Anderson, Mo. that took 10 lives.
You can watch our continuing coverage of the deadly blaze and its aftermath by clicking HERE.
Despite much speculation, investigators have not yet determined a cause. That will mostly likely come today when authorities release their findings of their fire/death investigation. Ky3 will air the press conference live Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Anytime there's a tragedy of this magnitude, politicians are forced to pledge some type of action. Ky3's Cara Restelli is reporting that lawmakers are already putting group home regulations at the top of their priority list this coming legislative session. Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder says requiring sprinkler systems in all group homes would be too costly. But Springfield Rep. Charlie Denison (#135th) says he may support stricter staffing levels for group homes depending on the type of fire equipment supplied in the residence and the amount of fire exits available. There's no evidence yet the Anderson Home broke any current laws. More on that could come in the 10 a..m. presser.
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