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Derby Acres fire victim dies

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A victim of last month's Derby Acres fire has died.

Friends and family confirm that Brian Butz succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday.

Fire officials confirm the Butz' residence did not have a functioning fire alarm. 

We have more on last month's fire, here. 

Bakersfield, CA

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