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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Crews were working to contain a deadly fire that broke out early Friday in Orange County.
According to Orange County Fire Rescue Service officials, two people died in the house fire on block 6,000 of Pompeii Highway, which exploded shortly after 4 p.m.
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At least one other person was taken to hospital for his injuries, officials said. Updates on your status were not immediately available.
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The crew fought the smoke and strong flames until they were finally able to contain the flame.
The names of the victims have not yet been released and officials are still working to determine the cause of the fire. Deputies said the deaths were considered suspicious.
Michael Schadow, who lives in the neighborhood where the fire took place, said it is tragic to see what happened at his neighbor’s house.
“We always go out walking around the neighborhood at night or early in the morning, so it’s really shocking to find out if people have passed away and lost their lives,” Schadow said.
Schadow has lived there for decades and said the fire doesn’t look like anything he’d ever seen.
“I’ve been here three years and I’ve never seen a fire like this,” Schadow said.
No other details were obtained immediately.
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