Tragic House Fire Claims Life of Autistic Boy in Winston-Salem

TL;DR
A 13-year-old autistic boy, Brandon Gonzales, accidentally set fire to his family's Christmas tree after getting hold of a lighter, resulting in a devastating house fire in North Carolina. Despite rescue efforts from his caregiver, Brandon tragically died in the flames. The family lost everything in the fire, and a GoFundMe page has been set up to help with funeral costs and rebuilding their home.
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- Autistic boy Brandon Gonzales, 13, accidentally kills himself after getting hold of lighter and setting his fa Daily Mail
- ‘Dying of sadness’: Winston-Salem family mourns loss of 13-year-old boy killed in house fire WGHP FOX8 Greensboro
- Boy who died in a Winston-Salem fire identified Winston-Salem Journal
- Child dies after Christmas tree catches fire inside Winston-Salem home, officials say WFMYNews2.com
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