ORLANDO, Fla. — Two people were found dead overnight amid the rubble of a house fire in Orange County.
What You Need To Know
- Firefighters find 2 people dead in Orange County house fire
- A 3rd person was transported to a hospital; condition not released
- Fire erupted overnight at residence in mobile home community
The Orange County Sheriff's Office said the fire happened in the 6900 block of Pompeii Road. Deputies responded at 4:40 a.m.
Investigators said that while firefighters were putting out the flames, they found two people dead inside. Another person was taken to a hospital.
Neighbor Steven Camacho, who lives across the street, said the fire was fierce and moved quickly.
"It started small, like on the side porch and patio. We just stayed up, and you see what it became," Camacho said.
The Schadows live around the corner and have a connection to the victims.
"We know the family that lives there — an elderly man who always likes to walk around in a walker," Michael Schadow said.
The condition of the hospitalized person was unclear Friday afternoon. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.