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Ashley Toppe and her mother Juanita pose for a portrait inside the burnt remains of what was once their home at West Park Plaza in Grand Island. Juanita and Ashley's 3-year-old son Mateo were at home when the fire started on Nov. 20. Ashley was called out of school at Grand Island Senior High. The fire started in the bedroom behind them at the outlet where the TV was plugged into the wall. (Independent/Matt Dixon)

