2 dead, 3 injured in Helena-West Helena house fire

HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. (WMC) - Two people died and three others suffered minor injuries in a house fire in Helena-West Helena last week.

The fire happened on County Road 277 shortly before 10 p.m. on Nov. 6.

When crews arrived, firefighters entered the home through a bedroom window and rescued one person. Despite their efforts, the person was pronounced dead at the scene.

Firefighters found a second person inside the home who was also pronounced dead.

A bystander and two firefighters sustained minor injuries.

The fire department has not released the victims’ names or ages. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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