Jan. 30—WAYNOKA — Four people, including two firefighters, died in a house fire here early Friday.
Around 3:07 a.m., a fire was reported at 1754 Locust Street by residents stating the house was on fire and they were stuck in a bedroom, according to the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal's Office.
Minutes later, the Waynoka Fire Department arrived on scene and reported the fire blocking the door.
Firefighters were unable to reach the victims through the window.
At 3:24 a.m., firefighters from the Alva Fire Department responded to a call for aid.
On social media, Pond Creek Fire and EMS Fire and Rescue Chaplain Les Washnock said the firefighters who died were trapped when the roof collapsed during a search for victims. The investigation is ongoing.
"It is with heavy heart that we mourn the loss of two volunteer firefighters from the Waynoka Fire Department," Washnock said.
The identities of the victims were not immediately available.
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