RALEIGH, N.C. – A small kitchen fire in an apartment on Cantwell Court has resulted in the heartbreaking deaths of two young children, aged 1 and 4, early Sunday morning. Fire officials confirmed that the incident occurred shortly after 6 a.m., prompting a swift response from emergency services.
Details of the Kitchen Fire
When firefighters arrived at the scene, they discovered a small fire that had erupted in the kitchen. Fortunately, the flames were quickly extinguished, but the aftermath was devastating. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) transported both children to a local hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation. Tragically, both children succumbed to their injuries shortly after arriving at the hospital, as confirmed by the Raleigh Fire Department.
The children’s mother was present in the apartment during the fire but did not sustain any injuries. Witnesses described a chaotic scene, with frantic banging and screams echoing through the neighbourhood as family members attempted to save the children. One witness recounted holding one of the children as they took their last breath, highlighting the traumatic impact of this tragic event on the community.
Authorities are currently investigating the cause of this devastating kitchen fire, which has been linked to a cooking incident. The Raleigh Police Department is working alongside fire officials to determine the exact circumstances surrounding this tragedy.
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