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Iowa woman faces charges after toddler found covered in soot

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February 4th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — A Waterloo woman has been charged with child endangerment after a toddler was treated for smoke inhalation after a fire at her mobile home. Cedar Rapids television station KCRG reports police arrested 29-year-old Brenna Folkers earlier this week.

First responders reported they found a toddler covered in soot when they responded to the fire. The toddler was taken to a hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation. Investigators say a propane torch believed to be used to light cigarettes, hash oil and marijuana likely started the fire. Folkers is free on a $2,000 bond.