Woman hurt in Coatesville arson dies

COATESVILLE - December 8, 2008 Irene Kempest died from her injuries Monday afternoon, following the fourth suspected arson in /*Coatesville*/ in just three days.

The blaze started on the back porch in the early morning hours.

Firefighters rescued the 87-year-old victim from the second floor of the home.

Authorities are now trying to determine if the same person is responsible for a handful of arsons in Chester County dating back to last year.

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